tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397407174411445570.post4368747179632599158..comments2023-06-08T04:29:44.504-04:00Comments on Musings by Starlight: J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter... of course [review by starlight]Mia Mannshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07650015788907711393noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397407174411445570.post-22042375737436430652011-02-16T09:59:53.288-05:002011-02-16T09:59:53.288-05:00I completely agree. It's ridiculous to pretend...I completely agree. It's ridiculous to pretend that such a cultural phenomenon isn't of high enough quality to be considered great literature. And yes, I have seen many theses and studies on the importance of Harry Potter, so I know it's on the radar for critical acceptance, but it seems most people think Harry Potter is just a fad. Maybe it's just people who haven't read the series.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment!Mia Mannshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650015788907711393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397407174411445570.post-51506115728105740082011-02-15T20:40:30.957-05:002011-02-15T20:40:30.957-05:00In a way I already believe it is considered an imp...In a way I already believe it is considered an important literature text. In only 14 years since the first book was published Harry Potter has managed to change our society. The books have sold billions, more than was thought possible indicating many were interested in the story of the young wizard. A new sport was invented, at some high schools and universities people can play Quidditch (if you want a laugh, look it up on YouTube). A Harry Potter course at Durham University in England has even begun to be offered and I’m certain other universities will follow. There was definitely something magical about these books if they managed to cause such an impact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397407174411445570.post-62953042083173889322011-02-15T09:40:53.004-05:002011-02-15T09:40:53.004-05:00That is absolutely what I am saying. I imagine in ...That is absolutely what I am saying. I imagine in its day Lord of the Rings received similar criticism. When Tolkien's narrator speaks to us and alludes to our own world, he isn't using the most artistic writing tactics of the era, yet today we celebrate him almost without criticism. His style is older, and therefore "better", than any of the writers of today.Mia Mannshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650015788907711393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397407174411445570.post-78972259572334818522011-02-14T18:56:42.949-05:002011-02-14T18:56:42.949-05:00Starlight are you saying that you think in 50 year...Starlight are you saying that you think in 50 years The Harry Potter books will be held in the same levels of reverence as The Lord Of The Rings?.a pious atheists virtuous indignationnoreply@blogger.com