Gregory Maguire
Gregory Maguire is an American author best known for his novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,' which offers a revisionist take on the classic 'The Wizard of Oz.' Born in 1954, he grew up captivated by storytelling, often rewriting tales with his siblings. His career began in children's literature, but he found significant success with 'Wicked,' published in 1995, which explores themes of good and evil through the character of Elphaba, the misunderstood Wicked Witch. The book's popularity led to a successful Broadway musical and a film adaptation, highlighting Maguire's impact on modern interpretations of classic narratives.
Born on Jun 09, 1954 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 17,871 | $450,000 | 178$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,458 | $21,000,000 | 4,660$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,010 | $108,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 3 | 393,841,485 | 98,339 | $21,558,000 | 4,881$ |
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United States:
Gregory Maguire's novel is centered on the imagined backstory of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.
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Ecuador:
Gregory Maguire is the author of the book Wicked, which the film is based on.
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Argentina:
Gregory Maguire is the author of the novel Wicked, which has been adapted into a successful musical and film.
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Liechtenstein:
Gregory Maguire is the author of the novel on which 'Wicked' is based.
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Nicaragua:
Gregory Maguire is the author of the novel 'Wicked: Memorias de una bruja mala', which explores the nature of evil.
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