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"Harry - yer a wizard" : exploring J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter universe
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J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series (1997-2007) has turned into a global phenomenon and her Potterverse is still expanding. The contributions in this volume provide a range of inter- and transdiscip...
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series (1997-2007) has turned into a global phenomenon and her Potterverse is still expanding. The contributions in this volume provide a range of inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to various dimensions of this multifacetted universe. The introductory article focuses on different forms of world building in the novels, the translations, the film series and the fandom. Part I examines various potential sources for Rowling's series in folklore, the Arthurian legend and Gothic literature. Further articles focus on parallels between the “Harry Potterâ€_x009d_ series and Celtic Druidism, the impact Victorian notions of gender roles have had on the representation of the Gaunt family, the reception of (medieval and Early Modern) history in the series and the influence of Christian concepts on the world view expressed in the novels.
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- Creator
- Marion Gymnich, Hanne Birk, Denise Burkhard (eds.)
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- Baden-Baden : Tectum Verlag, in der Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, [2017]
- ©2017
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource (260 pages) : color illustrations
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- ISBNs
- 9783828867512, 9783828867529, 3828867510, 3828867529, 3828840353, 9783828840355
- OCLC
- on1019653688
- "Most of the contributions in this volume are based on papers given at the Harry Potter students' conference held at Bonn University on 4th-5th April 2017"--page [7].
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Intro -- Contents -- Hanne Birk, Denise Burkhard and Marion Gymnich: 'Happy Birthday, Harry!': Celebrating the Success of the Harry Potter Phenomenon -- Marion Gymnich and Klaus Scheunemann: The 'Harry Potter Phenomenon': Forms of World Building in the Novels, the Translations, the Film Series and the Fandom -- I. Introduction -- II. The novels -- III. The translations -- IV. The movies -- V. The fandom -- VI. Conclusion: The Potterverse in motion -- Works Cited -- Part I: The Harry Potter Series and its Sources
- Laura Hartmann: The Black Dog and the Boggart: Fantastic Beasts in Joanne K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Where to Find Them in Mythology and Traditional Folklore -- I. Introduction -- II. The Black Dog/Grim -- III. The Boggart -- IV. Conclusion -- Works Cited -- Franziska Becker: J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter: A Revival of the Arthurian Legend? -- I. The ever-present Arthurian legend -- II. Merlin and Dumbledore: the wizard and the wise man -- III. Chivalry and bravery: King Arthur and Harry Potter -- IV. The quest plot -- V. Conclusion -- Works Cited
- Denise Burkhard and Julia Stibane: Darkness, Danger and Death: Exploring Gothic Places in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets -- I. Introduction -- II. Knockturn Alley -- III. The Forbidden Forest -- IV. Hogwarts Castle and the Chamber of Secrets -- V. Conclusion -- Works Cited -- Jule Lenzen: Parallels between Celtic Druidism on the British Isles and in Ireland and the Magical World of the Harry Potter Novels -- I. Introduction -- II. A short introduction to historic Druids -- III. Wands and spells -- IV. Magical battles -- V. Shape-shifting -- VI. Potions -- VII. Prophecy and divination
- VIII. Conclusion -- Works Cited -- Svenja Renzel: Double, Double Toil and (Gender) Trouble: The Gaunt Family -- I. Introduction -- II. Merope's subordinate position within her family -- III. Merope's failed emancipation -- IV. Conclusion -- Works Cited -- Naemi Winter: 'I read about it in Hogwarts: A History': The Reception and Function of History in the World of Harry Potter -- I. Introduction -- II. Traces of a common past -- the Wizengamot -- III. Alchemy in history and in fiction -- IV. Early Modern witch hunts and their medieval roots -- V. Victims of witch hunts in Harry Potter
- VI. The impact of witch hunts on the wizarding society -- VII. Historical sources in Harry Potter -- VIII. Re-evaluating Dumbledore's character -- IX. Conclusion -- Works Cited -- Vera Bub: 'The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death': Christian Elements in Harry Potter? -- I. Introduction -- II. The absence of religion -- III. Immortal souls -- IV. Willing sacrifice -- V. Voldemort and immortality -- VI. Conclusion -- Works Cited -- Part II: Themes and Structures in the Harry Potter Series -- Michèle Ciba: Conspiracy, Persecution and Terror: Harry Potter in a Post-9/11 World