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Title
Values of Harry Potter
Type
Text
Monograph
Language
English
Geographic Coverage
England
Classification
LCC: PR6068.O93 Z5246 2008
DDC: 823/.914 full
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Content
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Summary
"The adventure stories of the boy wizard Harry Potter tap life's most pressing questions about love and values, evil, free will, and the soul. Ari Armstrong's Values of Harry Potter explores the complex themes of J. K. Rowling's beloved novels, illuminating the heroic fight for life-promoting values, the hero's need for independence, and the role of choice in virtue. Drawing on the ideas of Aristotle and Ayn Rand, Armstrong then critiques the Christian elements of self-sacrifice and immortality, arguing that they ultimately clash with the essential nature of the hero as exemplified by Harry Potter and his allies. Values of Harry Potter offers a unique, succinct, and provocative look at Rowling's revolutionary novels for both enthusiasts and critics.
Authorized Access Point
Armstrong, Ari Values of Harry Potter