The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter
The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter
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The Harry Potter books are full of references to history, myths, legends and literature. This text presents the stories behind the stories. It includes worlds both real and imaginary, presenting encounters with wizards like Merlin and the real-life alchemists of the Middle Ages.
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The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter by David Colbert
J.K. Rowling fills her books with references to history, myths, legends and literature. "The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter" presents the stories behind the stories. The enriching trip includes many other worlds both real and imaginary, from ancient Egypt and Greece to India and Japan. It includes encounters with wizards like Circe and Merlin, and the real-life alchemists of the Middle Ages. Adding to the experience are writers as varied as William Shakespeare, Gustave Flaubert, Charles Dickens, Ovid, John Donne, J.R.R. Tolkien and Ursula K. Le Guin.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780141317380 |
| ISBN 10 | 0141317388 |
| Title | The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter |
| Author | David Colbert |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2003-11-27 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |