Harry Potter and the classical world : Greek and Roman allusions in J.K. Rowling's modern epic /

"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. Rowling's use of classical material is abundant and varied, and often presented with irony and humor as she introduces a timeless liter...

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Main Author:	Spencer, Richard A. (Richard Albert) (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]
Subjects:	Rowling, J. K. > Criticism and interpretation. Rowling, J. K. > Characters > Harry Potter. Classical literature > Influence. Mythology, Greek, in literature. Mythology, Roman, in literature. Children's stories, English > History and criticism. Fantasy fiction, English > History and criticism. Civilization, Classical > Influence. Potter, Harry > (Fictitious character) Rowling, J. K. Children's stories, English. Fantasy fiction, English. Rowling, J. K., > 1965- Antike. Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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Summary:	"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. Rowling's use of classical material is abundant and varied, and often presented with irony and humor as she introduces a timeless literary tradition to a new readership"--
Physical Description:	viii, 315 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-307) and index.
ISBN:	9780786499212 0786499214