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Author: David Colbert
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780425223185
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores the sources and meanings of aspects of the literary world of Harry Potter within myths, legends, and history.
Author: David Colbert
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780425187012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLooks to mythology, folklore, and literature to investigate the sources of ideas for some of the images, characters, and themes found in J.K. Rowling's stories of fledgling wizard Harry Potter.
Author: David Colbert
Publisher: Puffin
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 211
ISBN-13: 9780143301752
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy are Tolkien's Elves tall? Which monster attacked Tolkien in real life? What legend inspired the creation of Gollum? In his masterpiece The Lord of the RingsJ. R. R. Tolkien drew upon a lifetime of knowledge to create the fantastical world of Middle-earth, a place that has captured the imagination of millions of readers. The Magical Worlds of The Lord of the Ringstells the stories behind Tolkien's stories. From dwarves and elves to King Arthur and Beowulf, the book explores the ancient myths and legends that inspired Tolkien, as well as the ideas and events that sparked his incredible imagination.
Author: David Colbert
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780425187715
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffers information about Tolkien's realm of Middle-Earth and its inhabitants, including details on characters, mythology, origins, and cultures.
Author: Marion Rana
Publisher: Peter Lang
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 118
ISBN-13: 9783631580714
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA huge success in both bookshops and cinemas, the Harry Potter-series has drawn millions of readers and viewers into its magical world. In constructing this world, however, J. K. Rowling has created Harry and his friends in sharp contrast to other members of the magical and non-magical world. Creating Magical Worlds: Otherness and Othering in Harry Potter argues that the identities of the heroes are mainly based on delimitation from and rivalry to other characters: the Slytherins and Deatheaters, foreign students from Durmstrang and Beauxbatons, magical races such as the house-elves and centaurs, Muggles and Squibs as well as, to a certain extent, girls and women. Apart from explaining the social psychological and psychoanalytical reasons behind this exclusion, Creating Magical Worlds also shows in how far this delimitation is necessary for the action and the plot of the series
Author: David Colbert
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780425207901
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents the fantasy world created by author Philip Pullman in His Dark Materials novels, examining the sources and meanings of the philosophy and themes behind the stories, as well as the characters, myths, and plots.
Author: David Colbert
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780425205631
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExamines the origins and hidden meanings of the characters and plots within C.S. Lewis's Narnia series.
Author: British Library
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Published: 2018-10-18
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 1526607077
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHarry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the British Library. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry -- from Alchemy and Potions classes through to Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. Each chapter showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library and other collections around the world, beside exclusive manuscripts, sketches and illustrations from the Harry Potter archive. There's also a specially commissioned essay for each subject area by an expert, writer or cultural commentator, inspired by the contents of the exhibition -- absorbing, insightful and unexpected contributions from Steve Backshall, the Reverend Richard Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger Highfield, Steve Kloves, Lucy Mangan, Anna Pavord and Tim Peake, who offer a personal perspective on their magical theme.
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
Published: 2015-01-06
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1941631444
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the Dursleys as social commentary to a look at Snape's role in less than child-friendly fanfiction . . . from the parallels between Azkaban and Abu Ghraib to the role of religion at Hogwarts . . . from why Dumbledore had to die to why killing Harry never should have been part of Voldemort's plan to begin with . . . Mapping the World of the Sorcerer's Apprentice offers a comprehensive look at the Harry Potter series through the eyes of leading science fiction and fantasy writers and religion, psychology, and science experts. This book has not been authorized by J. K. Rowling, Warner Bros. or anyone associated with the Harry Potter books or films.
Author: John Granger
Publisher: NavPress
Published: 2009-12-31
Total Pages: 302
ISBN-13: 1414327676
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMore than any other book of the last fifty years (and perhaps ever), the Harry Potter novels have captured the imagination of children and adults around the world. Yet no one has ever been able to unlock the secret of Harry's wild popularity . . . until now. Updated and expanded since its original publication as Looking for God in Harry Potter (and now containing final conclusions based on the entire series), How Harry Cast His Spell explains why the books meet our longing to experience the truths of life, love, and death; help us better understand life and our role in the universe; and encourage us to discover and develop our own gifts and abilities.
