<p>A professor of literature for over thirty years, Dr. James W. Thomas takes us on a tour through the Potter books in order to enjoy them in different ways upon subsequent readings. Re-readers will be pleasantly surprised at what they may have missed in the books and at what secrets Rowling has hidden for us to uncover as we revisit these stories. The professor's informal and often lighthearted discussions focus on puns, humor, foreshadowing, literary allusions, narrative techniques, and other aspects of the Potter books that are hard-to-see on the hurried first or fifth reading. Dr. Thomas's brilliant but light touch proves that a "serious" reading of literature can be fun. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. [recommedation]-.- "What do you read after HARRY POTTER? Finally, there's a satisfying answer - you read REPOTTING HARRY POTTER for a whole new depth of appreciation and enjoyment. This book allows anyone intimidated by literature classes to sneak a seat in a class with one of those professors every student loves. You'll come away with a new depth of knowledge of Rowling's epic but also with a list of related literature you will want to read; great insights for aspiring writers too." ~ Connie Neal, author of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HARRY POTTER</p>

Repotting Harry Potter: A Professor's Book-By-Book Guide for the Serious Re-Reader

Thomas, James W.

Teen & Young Adult

Winged Lion Press, LLC

Dr. James W. Thomas is the author of Repotting Harry Potter: A Professor's Guide for the Serious Re-Reader. Readers of that book will find in Rowling Revisited additional insights as Professor Thomas revisits the seven Potter books. Once again, he focuses on humor, puns, foreshadowing, and literary parallels and echoes in Harry's saga, in addition to re-examining some of his previous conclusions. Rowling Revisited also provides readers with insight to and analysis of Rowling's three ancillary books, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Dr. Thomas takes readers through Rowling's wise and witty brief books, emphasizing the surprising rewards of rereading. He approaches Rowling's books about beasts and Hogwart's favorite magical sport with the whimsy they warrant and gives readers an experienced literary analyst's view on Beedle's tales.    Especially useful in Rowling Revisited are three extensive appendixes-"Fantastic Beasts and the Pages Where You'll Find Them," "Quidditch Through the Pages," and "The Books in the Potter Books." These listings include all significant references in the Harry Potter books to magical creatures, to Quidditch, and to Beedle the Bard and all the other books that magic folk read.   In addition to making another rereading of the Potter books more rewarding, Rowling Revisited encourages readers to return to-or to discover for the first time-Rowling's delightful books on beasts and Quidditch, as well as Beedle's wonderful tales.

Rowling Revisited: Return Trips to Harry, Fantastic Beasts, Quidditch, & Beedle the Bard

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Repotting Harry Potter: A Professor's Book-By-Book Guide for the Serious Re-Reader

Rowling Revisited: Return Trips to Harry, Fantastic Beasts, Quidditch, & Beedle the Bard