Harry Potter and History

Since the publication of J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series in 1997, this magical and interesting work has successfully attracted millions of readers around the world through novels and movies. Fans all over the world have also grown up with Rowling's works. Whether they are outstanding contemporary writers or scholars, they have all drawn inspiration from it. The author of this book comprehensively interprets Rowling's "Harry Potter" series from the perspective of British myths and legends. This book covers the fields of British history and Scandinavian medieval literature, leading readers to trace the hidden historical genealogy in Harry Potter, such as whether pure-blood wizards are a reflection of the Normans, whether Voldemort is an autocratic monarch seeking recovery, whether Dumbledore is a former Celtic druid philosopher, and the meaning of various symbols of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The author believes that myths and legends inspire people's imagination and desire for literary creation to some extent, and therefore have a place in the study and understanding of the history of human civilization. Ancient European legends, medieval literature, classical literature and modern literature are all infiltrated by collective imagination. As representatives of modern and contemporary British fantasy literature, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, J. K. Rowling, etc., The core of civilized spirit embodied in their works cannot be ignored.