Harry Potter and the classical world :
Spencer, Richard A.
Harry Potter and the classical world : Greek and Roman allusions in J.K. Rowling's modern epic / Richard A. Spencer. - viii, 315 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-307) and index.
"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"--
9780786499212 (softcover : acid free paper)
2015023929
Rowling, J.K.--Criticism and interpretation.
Rowling, J.K.--Characters--Harry Potter.
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.
PR6068.O93 / Z8874 2015
823/.914
Harry Potter and the classical world : Greek and Roman allusions in J.K. Rowling's modern epic / Richard A. Spencer. - viii, 315 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-307) and index.
"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"--
9780786499212 (softcover : acid free paper)
2015023929
Rowling, J.K.--Criticism and interpretation.
Rowling, J.K.--Characters--Harry Potter.
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.
PR6068.O93 / Z8874 2015
823/.914