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Looking for God in Harry Potter is the first and only critical work to examine the texts of the Harry Potter series in the light of the Western canon and classical tradition. Granger's conclusion from this look at the books in context of the English literary tradition and Rowling's education (she is a classicist and 'Great Books' wonk) is surprising. Far from being the threat to Christian belief as many have imagined, the popular novels are revealed to be 'smuggling the Gospel' implicitly and explicity as did the works of Tolkien, Lewis, Sayers, and Williams, the so-called 'Inklings.' Granger's insights about Rowling's use of alchemical imagery, the doppelganger motif, and her bold use of Christian symbols and theology in the books make this a challenging and compelling read.
Posted October 22, 2004
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