LITERATURE: The magic of Harry Potter*

The Harry Potter publishing phenomenon is an encouraging reminder that children — in huge numbers — will read good books. Some feminists and religious groups claim that the author has a hidden agenda. However, Alan Jacobs, Professor of English at Wheaton College argues in First Things that the books should be enjoyed for the positive moral tales they provide. And what’s more, they’re fun. The full text of this article can be found at http://www.firstthings.comBy now most people are aware…

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