Культурология. Горелова А.В - 38 стр.

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himself drawn deep inside a mystical world he never knew existed and closer to
his own noble destiny.
While magic and wizardry inform many plot elements, the books are
ultimately about the innate human desire to be unique and special, to form
lasting friendships and connections with others, and to see forces for good
triumph over forces for evil.
Joanne Rowling lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with her daughter Jessica
and continues to work on writing the seven-book saga of Harry Potter.
Bibliography - J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber Secrets
Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - The latest rumors say that the
publication date is set for June 2003.
GLOSSARY
luster - 1. the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter,
sparkle, sheen, or gloss: the luster of satin. 2radiance of beauty, excellence,
merit, distinction, or glory: achievements that add luster to one's name. - лоск,
блеск, великолепие
accolade - any award, honor, or laudatory notice; похвала, хороший
отзыв, одобрение
pile up – to gather, accumulate; нагромождать(ся); скапливаться,
накапливаться
to go stark raving mad – to go insane, become abnormally furious;
абсолютно сойти с ума
bewildering – extremely confusing; смущающий, ставящий в тупик;
сбивающий с толку, приводящий в замешательство
luxury – a pleasure out of ordinary to be allowed to oneself; большое
удовольствие, наслаждение
sequel - 1. a literary work, movie, etc., that is complete in itself but
continues the narrative of a preceding work. 2. an event or circumstance
following something; subsequent course of affairs. 3. a result, consequence, or
inference. - продолжение
wizard - a person who practices magic; magician or sorcerer. -
волшебник
dust jacket - not illustrated, removable paper cover - однотонная
тусклая обложка
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