The Deathly Hallows Lectures: The Hogwarts Professor Explains the Final Harry Potter Adventure | 
| Author: John Granger
Publisher: Zossima Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 312
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0972322175
EAN: 9780972322171
ASIN: 0972322175
Publication Date: July 15, 2008
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The fastest-selling book in publication history, HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS was a critical success and is loved by fans around the world. In THE DEATHLY HALLOWS LECTURES, John Granger reveals the Potter finale's brilliant details, themes and meanings. Even the most ardent of Harry Potter fans will be surprised by and delighted with the Hogwarts Professor's explanations of the three dimensions of meaning in DEATHLY HALLOWS to include why Ms. Rowling chose to make Lily's eyes green, why Harry buried Moody's eye where and when he did, and why Ollivander prefers the three wand cores he does. Ms. Rowling has said that alchemy sets the "parameters of magic" in the series; after reading the chapter-length explanation of DEATHLY HALLOWS as the final stage of the alchemical Great Work in THE DEATHLY HALLOWS LECTURES, the serious reader will understand how important literary alchemy is in understanding Rowling's artistry and accomplishment. The other seven chapters explore, among other things, the five writing tricks Ms. Rowling uses to work her story magic, the deciphering of the "Triangular Eye" symbol for the three Hallows, Harry's "struggle to believe" in Albus Dumbledore, why Ms. Rowling revealed that she "always thought" of the Headmaster as gay, and the more than 25 echoes of her first book, PHILOSOPHER'S STONE, in DEATHLY HALLOWS. Did you wonder why Fred died in the end? Why Harry went underground seven times in Deathly Hallows? Granger explains how Ms. Rowling's story formula required these twists - - - as well as two trips to King's Cross and two meetings with Albus Dumbledore at story's end. John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, has spoken about the meaning and magic of Harry Potter at major universities from coast to coast and as a Keynote Speaker at fan conventions in the United States and Canada. Enjoy these lectures to learn the ins and outs and fascinating depths of DEATHLY HALLOWS - - - information unavailable anywhere else!
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Great gift for the serious reader! January 1, 2009
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
A scholarly work investigating the profound literary themes and spiritual insights in J.K. Rowling's finale: "The Deathly Hallows". John Granger was the first writer that I know of to explore the "hidden" Christian symbols and meanings in the Harry Potter books as well as to point out how these books refer to and, perhaps, even have a place among the great writings of Western Civilization! This book continues with fascinating insights and inspirations to further thinking and reading. Highly recommended!
amazing December 29, 2008
If you're a potter fan, you'll love this book, and you'll want to reread the books!
the power of love December 21, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had the great pleasure of being present at a number of Mr. Granger's lectures, and the infectious enthusiasm with which he speaks is mirrored in his books. His literary insight into the Potter novels is enhanced and deepened by the specifically Christian spiritual dimension he lends to the text. One of the most profound and moving passages in 'The Deathly Hallows Lectures' comes from the chapter 'Dante and Deathly Hallows' (which, on its own, is worth the price of the entire book): "Dante's love for Beatrice was a beginning love that grew into a spiritual vision of Love Himself... Severus' childhood love for Lily, a marker of which lives in the eyes of her son, has grown, through courageous self-sacrifice and love for his enemy, to become his encounter with Christ in the figure of Harry and in Lily's eyes, at his death." Highly recommended.
~Logospilgrim, author of 'Bring forth the best robes: a spiritual understanding of Severus Snape'
another triumph December 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Kudos once again to the Hogwarts Professor for using the Potter books, especially the last installment, for teaching us all more about literature and opening our eyes to connections and hidden meanings in the books the rest of us so easily miss. Reading Granger's work is always a delight, for it's consistently a treasure trove of insights by someone who knows and loves both his Potter and his literature. Another delightful book by a terrific writer!
The best in Potter scholarship December 13, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I rarely take the time to write a review on Amazon.com pages, but I must recommend John Granger's excellent work. John has written, by far, the most in-depth and cogent work on the Harry Potter books, and Deathly Hallows Lectures unlocks the doors to Rowling's brilliant artistry better than any volume to date.
If you love Harry Potter, you will not regret this purchase and the time invested in reading. It will cause you to love and appreciate Harry Potter all the more.
It's truly eye-opening.
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