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My Take
Gregory Maguire is a writer I deeply admire for one brilliant instinct: flipping a familiar story to reveal who we cast as villains and why. Wicked, his reimagining of Oz from the Wicked Witch's perspective, is a masterclass in moral perspective-shifting, and its afterlife as a beloved musical proves how resonant the idea was. The Albany-born, Tufts-educated author has built a whole body of work on interrogating classic children's tales for adults. To me that is genuinely subversive and humane storytelling, the sort that earns a long shelf life and rereads across generations.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gregory Maguire
- Name (Japanese)
- グレゴリー・マグワイア
- Reading
- ぐれごりー・まぐわいあ
- Born
- June 9, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Albany, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- author / novelist / children's writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Tufts University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Wicked | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gregory Maguire born?
Born June 9, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Gregory Maguire from?
Gregory Maguire is from Albany, New York, United States.
What does Gregory Maguire do?
Gregory Maguire works as author, novelist, children's writer.
What is Gregory Maguire known for?
Notable works include Wicked.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.