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Harry Potter and the Classical World
Greek and Roman Allusions in J.K. Rowling's Modern Epic
Taschenbuch von Richard A. Spencer
Sprache: Englisch

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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.
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.
Über den Autor
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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents

Acknowledgments viii

Abbreviations

Preface

Introduction

I.¿Harry Potter as Seeker

II.¿Harry Potter as Savior

III.¿Harry Potter and Narcissus: "Know Thyself"

IV.¿Albus Dumbledore: A Warlock of Many Aspects

V.¿Lord Voldemort: Evil, Even on His Best Behavior

VI.¿Other Major Characters with Classical Kin

VII.¿Cast of Supporting Characters

VIII.¿The Two Worlds of Magic: Beings, Materials and Resources

IX.¿Classical Languages in Harry Potter

Conclusion

Appendix: "Ring Composition" in Classical Sources and in Harry Potter

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Rubrik: Sprachwissenschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780786499212
ISBN-10: 0786499214
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Spencer, Richard A.
Hersteller: McFarland
Maße: 229 x 152 x 20 mm
Von/Mit: Richard A. Spencer
Erscheinungsdatum: 04.07.2015
Gewicht: 0,528 kg
Artikel-ID: 107931651
Über den Autor
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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents

Acknowledgments viii

Abbreviations

Preface

Introduction

I.¿Harry Potter as Seeker

II.¿Harry Potter as Savior

III.¿Harry Potter and Narcissus: "Know Thyself"

IV.¿Albus Dumbledore: A Warlock of Many Aspects

V.¿Lord Voldemort: Evil, Even on His Best Behavior

VI.¿Other Major Characters with Classical Kin

VII.¿Cast of Supporting Characters

VIII.¿The Two Worlds of Magic: Beings, Materials and Resources

IX.¿Classical Languages in Harry Potter

Conclusion

Appendix: "Ring Composition" in Classical Sources and in Harry Potter

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Rubrik: Sprachwissenschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780786499212
ISBN-10: 0786499214
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Spencer, Richard A.
Hersteller: McFarland
Maße: 229 x 152 x 20 mm
Von/Mit: Richard A. Spencer
Erscheinungsdatum: 04.07.2015
Gewicht: 0,528 kg
Artikel-ID: 107931651
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