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

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

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"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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Bibliographic Details
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.
Potter, Harry > (Fictitious character)
Rowling, J. K.
Rowling, J. K., > 1965-
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.
Children's stories, English.
Fantasy fiction, English.
Antike.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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Call Number: PR6068.O93 Z8874 2015
Notes: This copy was acquired as part of the "Locus ARC Collection." To access the collection, please contact the Cushing Library Reading Room.
 
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