Harry Potter and the classical world: Greek and Roman allusions in J. K. Rowling's modern epic
"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. Rowling's use of classical material is abundant and varied, and often presented with irony and humor as she introduces a timeless liter...
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| Summary: | "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. Rowling's use of classical material is abundant and varied, and often presented with irony and humor as she introduces a timeless literary tradition to a new readership"-- |
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | VIII, 315 S. 23 cm |
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments viii
Abbreviations 1
Preface 3
Introduction 5
I. Harry Potter as Seeker 19
II. Harry Potter as Savior 38
III. Harry Potter and Narcissus: “Know Thyself” 56
IV. Albus Dumbledore: A Warlock of Many Aspects 61
V. Lord Voldemort: Evil, Even on His Best Behavior 79
VI. Other Major Characters with Classical Kin 87
VII. Cast of Supporting Characters 119
VIII. The Two Worlds of Magic: Beings, Materials and
Resources 180
IX. Classical Languages in Harry Potter 246
Conclusion 273
Appendix: “Ring Composition” in Classical Sources and in
Harry Potter 275
Chapter Notes 285
Bibliography 297
Index 309
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