The Harry Potter series is a magical world story. It has won the hearts of billions of readers and viewers around the world. J.K. Rowling‘s novel has not only won the hearts of children and teenagers but also a unique experience for readers of all ages. The movie series depicts the magic school Hogwarts, Harry’s friendship and confrontation with Lord Voldemort. In this blog I will discuss the impact of the Harry Potter series on fantasy fiction. The blog can be a magical journey for Harry Potter lovers.
What Is Fantasy Fiction?
Fantasy fabrication is a story that contains unrealistic settings, or magic, frequently set in a medieval creation, or maybe involving fabulous beings or supernatural forms as a primary element of the plot, theme, or setting. commodity magic is nearly always part of fantasy and magic may be seen in the setting or in the plot. It may indeed be exercised by the characters.
Hogwarts in Fantasy Fiction of the Age
Suppose you take a train. You go to the station and find out that the train will take a long time. What did you do at that time? You might have done many things. But J.K. Rowling sat at the station at that time and started writing her epic novel “Harry Potter”. But No publisher was willing to publish it. Finally, a publishing house called Bloomsbury agreed to print the book. After that, the Harry Potter novel reached everyone’s hands. Either movie series. Harry Potter also gained tremendous popularity. It brings a unique dimension to the world of fantasy fiction.
The Reason for the Popularity of Harry Potter
Intensifying the causes in part, Harry Potter has had its spells from compelling characters such as Harry, Harmony, Ron, Professor Dumbledore, Dobby, Severus Snape, Voldemort, and others. The diversity of characters at best reaches children and adults alike; its author has structured them-all so well in line with what would make the most sense. Magic in that unique magical world is unreal because it is made real. All things Harry Potter, from characters to magic, make them very popular. That’s right! Who is your favorite character? Let’s know!
Influence On Other Writers
Due to the immense popularity of Harry Potter, it influenced other authors as well. Children’s literature also greatly increased the popularity of fantasy. After seeing the success of Harry Potter, other writers/producers were inspired to make all the movie series like Hunger games, Percy Jackson, The Hobbit, The Magician trilogy, Nocturna.
Impact on readers and culture
After Harry Potter, the popularity of fantasy fiction in the reading world is increasing day by day.Interest in witchcraft is observed worldwide. Not only readers, but Harry Potter has an impact on culture as well. Harry Potter imprints can be seen in cosmetics, clothing, fanfiction, etc. Children and teenagers are especially attracted to costumes like Harry Potter. A worldwide Potterhead fandom emerged.
Influence in the world of film and media
The success of book-to-film adaptations greatly inspires film directors. Later, many film series came out from the story of the book. Currently, many places in the world have built theme parks in the style of Harry Potter. Created video games. It is understood that Harry Potter has influenced the film and media world as well.
Emotions, friendships, morals, differences all together gave Harry Potter a unique chapter in the fantasy world. Harry Potter’s influence on fantasy fiction will remain for years.
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Piash Mahmud
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