Harry Potter and the classical world : Greek and Roman allusions in J.K. Rowling's modern epic
Richard A. Spencer (Author)
"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"-- Provided by publisher
Print Book, English, 2015
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina, 2015
Criticism, interpretation, etc
viii, 315 pages ; 23 cm
9780786499212, 9781476621418, 0786499214, 1476621411
907094526
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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