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Harry Potter’s World Wide Influence

by Diana Patterson

Book Details

Publisher:Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published:2009-10-02
Pages:338
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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About This Book

The Harry Potter series forms a single epic story that has been published in nearly 70 languages, and has been examined in a large number of disciplines. This collection of essays contributes to the scholarly discourse that forms Potter Studies. These essays take on the consideration of Rowling's work as being worthy of study as a phenomenon and influence, as well as a work of literary value. They add genuine statistical information about the reasons for the books' popularity, consider their eff

Our Review

This collection of scholarly essays examines the global phenomenon of the Harry Potter series through multiple academic lenses, moving beyond simple literary analysis to explore its unprecedented cultural impact. The essays provide genuine statistical data about the books' worldwide popularity across nearly 70 languages while considering their influence across numerous disciplines. Rather than treating the series as mere children's literature, these academic perspectives position Rowling's work as a significant cultural force worthy of serious scholarly attention within the emerging field of Potter Studies.

What distinguishes this collection is its dual focus on both the literary merit and the measurable cultural phenomenon of the Harry Potter universe. The contributors approach the material with academic rigor while remaining accessible to readers who want to understand why these particular books resonated so deeply across global audiences. This volume will particularly appeal to serious Potter fans seeking deeper analysis and students of popular culture interested in how a single literary work can shape global discourse and academic study across multiple fields.

Themes

Literary Criticism

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Literary Criticism