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Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books Behind Hogwarts Adventures by John Granger (2009 Paperback)-image

Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books Behind Hogwarts Adventures by John Granger (2009 Paperback)

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Dewey Edition: 22 Grade To: UP gtin13: 9780425229798 ISBN-10: 0425229793 Grade From: Twelfth Grade Genre: Literary Criticism, Social Science Book Title: Harry Potter's Bookshelf : the Great Books Behind the Hogwarts Adventures ISBN-13: 9780425229798 Topic: Children's & Young Adult Literature, Popular Culture, Books & Reading Item Width: 5.6 in Author: John Granger LC Classification Number: PR6068.O93Z676 2009 Synopsis: Harry Potter . The name conjures up J.K. Rowling's wondrous world of magic that has captured the imaginations of millions on both the printed page and the silver screen with bestselling novels and blockbuster films. The true magic found in this children's fantasy series lies not only in its appeal to people of all ages but in its connection to the greater world of classic literature. Harry Potter's Bookshelf- The Great Books Behind the Hogwarts Adventures explores the literary landscape of themes and genres J.K. Rowling artfully wove throughout her novels-and the influential authors and stories that inspired her. From Jane Austen's Emma and Charles Dickens's class struggles, through the gothic romances of Dracula and Frankenstein and the detective mysteries of Dorothy L. Sayers, to the dramatic alchemy of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and William Shakespeare, Rowling cast a powerful spell with the great books of English literature that transformed the story of a young wizard into a worldwide pop culture phenomenon., Harry Potter . The name conjures up J.K. Rowling's wondrous world of magic that has captured the imaginations of millions on both the printed page and the silver screen with bestselling novels and blockbuster films. The true magic found in this children's fantasy series lies not only in its appeal to people of all ages but in its connection to the greater world of classic literature. Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books Behind the Hogwarts Adventures explores the literary landscape of themes and genres J.K. Rowling artfully wove throughout her novels-and the influential authors and stories that inspired her. From Jane Austen's Emma and Charles Dickens's class struggles, through the gothic romances of Dracula and Frankenstein and the detective mysteries of Dorothy L. Sayers, to the dramatic alchemy of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and William Shakespeare, Rowling cast a powerful spell with the great books of English literature that transformed the story of a young wizard into a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. Dewey Decimal: 823/.914 Item Weight: 11.1 Oz Item Length: 8.2 in Number of Pages: 336 Pages Format: Uk-B Format Paperback Item Height: 0.9 in Intended Audience: Trade LCCN: 2009-011708 Publication Year: 2009 Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Language: English brand: Penguin Publishing Group

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  1. Absolutely love this book! It dives deep into the literary influences behind Harry Potter, making me appreciate J.K. Rowling’s genius even more. John Granger’s analysis is insightful yet easy to follow, perfect for any Potterhead who wants to explore the classics that shaped the series. A must-read for fans who enjoy digging deeper into the magic!

    A. Semiletov

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