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

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gtin13: 9780425229798 Item Weight: 11.1 Oz Intended Audience: Trade Publication Year: 2009 Grade From: Twelfth Grade Author: John Granger ISBN-10: 0425229793 Book Title: Harry Potter's Bookshelf : the Great Books Behind the Hogwarts Adventures brand: Penguin Publishing Group LCCN: 2009-011708 Genre: Literary Criticism, Social Science Grade To: UP Dewey Edition: 22 Language: English Number of Pages: 336 Pages LC Classification Number: PR6068.O93Z676 2009 Format: Uk-B Format Paperback 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 Length: 8.2 in ISBN-13: 9780425229798 Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Topic: Children's & Young Adult Literature, Popular Culture, Books & Reading Item Width: 5.6 in Item Height: 0.9 in

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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