The mark of a great book discussing the Harry Potter books, especially if, like me, you have kept abreast of the current Potter scholarship, is that you learn something knew or see the Potter books in a new light. Greg Garrett's book is exactly this sort of book, and I might even say it is [the] best introduction for the reader new to the theology of Harry Potter yet written. Garrett gave me new eyes to see in many places, or approached the books from a fresh angle. -- A. T. Ross -- atrossbooks.com
One of the most beloved stories in history, J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series topped the best-seller charts, inspired the highest-grossing film series of all time, and has now become a $250 million Universal Studio theme park. What is it about this story that has ignited such fandom and struck such a chord with people around the world? As English professor, culture critic, and Potter devotee Greg Garrett explains, these novels not only entertain but teach deeply held truths about ourselves, others, and the world around us. Unlocking the textual intricacies behind the Harry Potter narrative, Garrett reveals Rowling's magical formula--one that, he contends, earns her a place right next to the literary giants of old.Not for sale in the UK.
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Unlocking the textual intricacies behind the Harry Potter narrative, Garrett reveals Rowling's magical formula - one that, he contends, earns her a place right next to the literary giants of old. Not for sale in the UK.
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Introduction: The Harry Potter Phenomenon1 Platform 9?¥: Magic, Power, and the Fantastic2 The Order of the Phoenix: Community, Diversity, and Formation3 Doing What Is Right: Heroism, Good, and Evil4 All Was Well: Faith, Hope, and the World to ComeNotes
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The mark of a great book discussing the Harry Potter books, especially if, like me, you have kept abreast of the current Potter scholarship, is that you learn something knew or see the Potter books in a new light. Greg Garrett's book is exactly this sort of book, and I might even say it is [the] best introduction for the reader new to the theology of Harry Potter yet written. Garrett gave me new eyes to see in many places, or approached the books from a fresh angle. -- A. T. Ross -- atrossbooks.com
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781602581982
Publisert
2010-09-24
Utgiver
Vendor
Baylor University Press
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
160
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