The Wisdom of Harry Potter - Couverture souple

Kern, Edmund

 
9781591021339: The Wisdom of Harry Potter
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1591021332 ISBN 13 : 9781591021339
Editeur : G38-Prometheus, 2003

Synopsis

In this original interpretation of the Harry Potter sensation, Edmund M. Kern argues that the attraction of these stories to children comes not only from the fantastical elements embedded in the plots, but also from their underlying moral messages. Children genuinely desire to follow Harry, as he confronts a host of challenges in an uncertain world, because of his desire to do the right thing. Harry's coherent yet flexible approach to dealing with evil reflects an updated form of Stoicism, says Kern. He argues that Rowling's great accomplishment in these books is to have combined imaginative fun and moral seriousness.

Kern also shows adults how much they can gain by discussing with children the moral conundrums faced by Harry and other characters. The author outlines the central morals of each book, explains the Stoic principles found in the stories, considers the common critiques of the books, discusses Rowling's skillful blend of history, legend, and myth, and provides important questions for guiding children through Harry's adventures.

This fresh, instructive, and upbeat guide to Harry Potter will give parents many useful and educational suggestions for discussing the moral implications of this continuously popular series of books with their children.

Note: This book is not authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by J. K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the Harry Potter books or movies. Harry Potter is a registered trademark of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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À propos de l'auteur

Edmund M. Kern (Appleton, WI) is associate professor of history at Lawrence University.

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Éditeur
G38-Prometheus
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1591021332
ISBN 13 
9781591021339
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
298
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV, GPSR Europäische Union
info@simonandschuster.nl

Herculesplein 96
AA Utrecht
3584
Pays-Bas

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