Harry
Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author JK
Rowling. This novel tells about the adventures of a teenage wizard named Harry
Potter and his best friend, Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, who are
students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft. The core story in the novels is
centered on Harry's efforts to defeat the evil dark wizard named Lord
Voldemort, whose ambition is to become immortal, conquer the wizarding world,
mastering the nonpenyihir, and destroy anyone who gets in his way, especially
Harry Potter.
Since
the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (in
Indonesia was published under the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher's
Stone) on June 30, 1997, this series has gained immense popularity, various
critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. [1] Some critics also said
the negative criticism, especially because of the dark theme. In June 2011, the
series has sold about 450 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling
novel series of all time, and has been translated into 67 languages. [2] [3]
The four last novels consecutively set records as the book the fastest selling
in history.
By
loading many genres, including fantasy and Bildungsroman (with elements of
mystery, thriller, adventure, and romance), this series has spawned many
cultural meanings and references. [4] [5] [6] [7] According to Rowling, a major
theme in This series is death. [8] There are also other themes, such as
prejudice and corruption. [9]
Publisher
beginning of the Harry Potter novels is Bloomsbury in Britain and Scholastic
Press in the United States. In addition, this series has been published by
various publishers around the world, including Indonesia, which was published
by Scholastic Press. Overall the novel, the seventh novel is divided into two
parts, has been adapted into eight film series by Warner Bros.. Pictures, and
became the most successful film series of all time. Harry Potter series has
also produced various trademarks related to the story, making the brand Harry
Potter worth more than $ 15 billion. [10] In addition, associated with the
success of the novel and films, Rowling has become the author of the richest in
the history of literature. [11 ] Harry Potter is also used as a theme park
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