Literary Allusion in Harry Potter

Book Details
• Author: Beatrice Groves
• Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Edition: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• Number Of Pages: 196
• Release Date: 19-06-2017
• Part Number: 9781138284678
• EAN: 9781138284678
• Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Languages: English

Product Description
Literary Allusion in Harry Potter explores the connections between J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and classic Western literature. The book discusses the literary influences behind Rowling's works, including the writings of Shakespeare, Homer, Milton, and Austen, among others. It offers insights into how Rowling's narrative techniques are deeply rooted in the Western literary tradition and reveals the intertextual references that shape her fictional world.

This book is designed to enhance readers' appreciation of both the Harry Potter series and classic literary works. Each chapter delves into a detailed comparison between Harry Potter and a canonical literary work.

Reviews

• Bijay K. Danta, The Journal of Comparative Literature and Aesthetics (2019): "A rare book of literary criticism that one is happy to read, and recommend."

• Michele D. Castleman, Children's Literature Association Quarterly (2018): "A must-read for fans and scholars of Harry Potter who are interested in how the series engages in conversations with other texts."

• Alison Jack, The University of Edinburgh, UK: "Offers both the interested and the academic reader much to ponder."

• Felicity James, University of Leicester, UK: "A light-footed, but sure, guide to a world of classic literature which Rowling freely draws upon."

About the Author
Beatrice Groves is a Research Lecturer and tutor at Trinity College, Oxford. She has published books and articles on allusion in Renaissance literature and is an expert in the field of literary allusion.