Richard A. Spencer

Harry Potter and the Classical World

Greek and Roman Allusions in J.K. Rowling's Modern Epic

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 324
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Juli 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 528g
• ISBN-13: 9780786499212
• ISBN-10: 0786499214
• Artikelnr.: 42793710

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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