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Harry Potter and the Classical World: Greek and Roman Allusions in J.K. Rowling's Modern Epic
Contributor(s): Spencer, Richard A. (Author)

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ISBN: 0786499214     ISBN-13: 9780786499212
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
OUR PRICE: $31.45  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
- Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature
Dewey: 823.914
LCCN: 2015023929
Age Level: 18-UP
Grade Level: 13-UP
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.9" L (1.00 lbs) 324 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - British Isles
Features: Bibliography, Index
 
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Publisher Description:
J.K. Rowling has drawn deeply from classical sources to inform and color her Harry Potter novels, with allusions ranging from the obvious to the obscure. Fluffy, the vicious three-headed dog in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, is clearly a repackaging of Cerberus, the hellhound of Greek and Roman mythology. But the significance of Rowling's quotation from Aeschylus at the front of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a matter of speculation. Her use of classical material is often presented with irony and humor. This extensive analysis of the Harry Potter series examines Rowling's wide range of allusion to classical characters and themes and her varied use of classical languages. Chapters discuss Harry and Narcissus, Dumbledore's many classical predecessors, Lord Voldemort's likeness to mythical figures, and magic in Harry Potter and classical antiquity--among many topics.

Contributor Bio(s): Spencer, Richard A.: - Richard A. Spencer is a professor of classics and biblical studies at Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina. A Protestant minister for 46 years, he has published commentaries on the New Testament and apocryphal books and written for many religious publications.
 
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