Author:
Spencer, Richard A. (Richard Albert) author.
Imprint:Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]
Descriptionviii, 315 pages ; 23 cm
Note:Introduction -- Harry Potter as seeker -- Harry Potter as savior -- Harry Potter and Narcissus: "Know thyself" -- Albus Dumbledore: a warlock of many aspects -- Lord Voldemort: evil, even on his best behavior -- Other major characters with classical kin -- Cast of supporting characters -- The two worlds of magic: beings, materials and resources -- Classical languages in Harry Potter -- Conclusion -- Appendix: "Ring composition" in classical sources and in Harry Potter.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-307) and index.
Note:"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"-- Provided by publisher.
