Harry Potter and the classical world : Greek and Roman allusions in J.K. Rowling's modern epic / Richard A. Spencer.
Spencer, Richard A. (Richard Albert), author.
2015
PR6068.O93 Z8874 2015eb
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Title
Harry Potter and the classical world : Greek and Roman allusions in J.K. Rowling's modern epic / Richard A. Spencer.
Author
Spencer, Richard A. (Richard Albert), author.
ISBN
9781476621418 (electronic book)
1476621411 (electronic book)
9780786499212
0786499214
Published
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (viii, 315 pages)
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PR6068.O93 Z8874 2015eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
823/.914
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-307) and index.
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Print version: 0786499214
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Introduction
Harry Potter as seeker
Harry Potter as savior
Harry Potter and Narcissus: "Know thyself"
Albus Dumbledore: a warlock of many aspects
Lord Voldemort: evil, even on his best behavior
Other major characters with classical kin
Cast of supporting characters
The two worlds of magic: beings, materials and resources
Classical languages in Harry Potter
Conclusion
Appendix: "Ring composition" in classical sources and in Harry Potter.

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