Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Lecture 001, Cover

Alexander Schmid Podcast

English - June 17, 2018 20:19 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB - ★★★★ - 7 ratings
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In this first lecture on "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," I consider the symbolic nature of the cover of the American version of the text: (1) the liminal aspects of Harry passing through a gate, (2) what is the golden snitch? (3) And what is the meaning of the three-headed dog (Fluffy/Cerberus) and the unicorn?

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Books Referenced

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone