Harry Potter and the Classical World
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-9921-2 (ISBN)
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.
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.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgmentsviii
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
| Zusatzinfo | appendix, notes, bibliography, index |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 435 g |
| Themenwelt | Kinder- / Jugendbuch |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7864-9921-4 / 0786499214 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7864-9921-2 / 9780786499212 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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