Literature
Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter is a series of fiction novels written by J. K. Rowling. These novels seem to be a form of picaresque fiction. Picaresque fiction is a story written about the adventures of a low-born person, which seems fitting as Harry has grown up in the nonmagical world, and goes off to have adventures in the magical world. This series of novels follows Harry on the hero’s journey, with many mentors such as Dumbledore, Hagrid, Sirius and Professor McGonagall. The overall tone of the books tends to be lighthearted, as this is a children’s story. However, at some times the tone turns dark when the three heroes are facing hardships, especially when they are fighting the evil Lord Voldemort and his allies, or when they are dealing with adolescent struggles.
History These books were written by J. K. Rowling in the UK. She got the idea on a train as she was heading to London. They were published from 1997 to 2007; the series is composed of seven books. This series actually became somewhat of a worldwide thing, with the books being published in over seventy different languages. What drew you I grew up reading the Harry Potter books, and I’d be lying if I said that part of my excitement about visiting London didn’t come from the excitement I had to be in the same country that Harry had (fictionally) grown up in. I started reading the series in second grade, and have loved them ever since. Social Angle A social angle for this book series is religion. These books have actually been banned some places for being sacrilegious. The problem that some folks have with these books is the witchcraft and wizardry is against their religious views. People worry that reading books like these will lead their children astray, causing them to want to participate in magical acts which they deem immoral or unholy. I’ve mostly experienced this from members of Christianity, who think that these books may lead their children away from God. Personally I think they’re just an enjoyable read, regardless of any religious preferences, but to each their own. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter |