Exploring BEEDLE THE BARD: Unauthorized, pithy, tale-by-tale perspectives

by Graeme Davis

Insightful, provocative analysis of J.K. Rowling's BEEDLE THE BARD by Potter expert Graeme Davis, author of THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY POTTER QUIZ BOOK. Davis evaluates each tale from moral, easthetic, and fan perspectives. A must companion for anyone who buys BEEDLE THE BARD and enjoys Potter discussions.

84 pages, Paperback

First published December 13, 2008

Reviews

[Graeme · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the FIRST book of literary criticism about J. K. Rowling's "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" to be published. It offers discussion of each of the five tales, along with contextual material that helps in understanding them. The book suggests that "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" is uneven in quality. Two of the tales are excellent (The Fountain of Fair Fortune, The Tale of the Three Brothers); one is excellent though flawed by the bleakness of its vision (The Warlock's Hairy Heart); two are for different reasons weaker (Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump, The Wizard and the Hopping Pot). The notes supposedly by Dumbledore provide at times an interesting insight into J. K. Rowling's thinking, at times seem little better than padding. "Exploring Beedle the Bard" offers critical insight into the five tales which through the massive readership they have achieved are fast becoming part of our cultural heritage.

[Chloe · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book read like a poorly written high school essay that wasn't proofread before it was turned in. It had one interesting point in it, but honestly, the rest of it was a waste of time.