Harry Potter and Literary Alchemy with John Granger

McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg is joined by John Granger, the "Dean of Harry Potter Scholars" and a PhD candidate at Swansea University, to discuss how he discovered Harry Potter, what exactly literary alchemy is, and how Rowling's books communicate timeless truths.

Important Links

• https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/
• John Granger, How Harry Cast His Spell: The Meaning Behind the Mania for J. K. Rowling's Bestselling Books
• John Granger, Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books behind the Hogwarts Adventure
• John Granger, Harry Potter as Ring Composition and Ring Cycle
• Find links to more of John Granger's books at https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/johngranger/

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This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. Views expressed in this show are those of the participants and not necessarily those of the McConnell Center.