From Rugby To Hogwarts.
From Rugby to Hogwarts.
School novels: adult literature vs. children's literature
1. INTRODUCTION
With more than 116 million copies in print in 47 languages in 200 countries, the Harry Potter books have turned out to be the biggest phenomenon in publishing history. Put simply, the charismatic wizard boy has enchanted people all over the world, irrespective of age, gender, culture, and class. Indeed, although centring upon the adventures of a child protagonist, J.K. Rowling's novels have managed to equally capture the hearts of adults, enthralling them no less than the younger readers the books are first and foremost intended for.
In the face of these intriguing facts, one might raise questions as to the reasons for this resounding and unparalleled success. What exactly is it that renders these books so irresistible to readers of all ages? Is it the charming, virtuous hero? The sparkling humour? The fusion of the strangeness and ordinariness of reality within one......
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