“Potterversity” Episode 11: “Reading the Signs”
Episode 11 of “Potterversity” features Tolonda Henderson, a nonbinary trans scholar of young adult literature.
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“Potterversity” Episode 10: “William Shakespeare’s History of Hogwarts?”
Universes collide on Episode 10 of “Potterversity” as Ian Doescher discusses his Shakespearean retellings of “Star Wars” and how the Hogwarts founders could benefit from the same treatment.
“Potterversity” Episode 8: “The Puffs’ Perspective – Part 2”
Episode 8 of “Potterversity” continues the conversation about “Puffs” with creator Matt Cox and actor/producer Stephen Stout.
“Potterversity” Episode 7: “The Puffs’ Perspective”
Episode 7 of “Potterversity” delves into the hit off-Broadway “Harry Potter” parody play “Puffs.”
“Potterversity” Episode 6: “The Hero with a Thousand Genres”
Episode 6 of “Potterversity” dives into the many genres employed in the “Harry Potter” books with Dr. Tison Pugh.
“Potterversity” Episode 5: “Uncle Vernon”
Episode 5 of “Potterversity” analyzes a character who is widely despised but determined to be “perfectly normal, thank you very much.” Why is Vernon Dursley so awful? And is there more to him than meets the eye?
“Potterversity” Episode 4: “Violence and Civilization”
Episode 4 of “Potterversity” tackles the tough issue of violence in “Harry Potter” and its relationship to civilization, both magical and Muggle.
Book Review: “Harry Potter and Beyond” by Tison Pugh
Tison Pugh’s new book “Harry Potter and Beyond” offers an excellent introduction to “Potter” scholarship.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 31: “Books! And Cleverness! The Harry Potter Academic Conference at Chestnut Hill College”
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” attended Chestnut Hill College’s 8th annual Harry Potter Conference, where fandom and academia collide. We’re joined by organizers, presenters, and attendees to reflect on this year’s “Potter” scholarship.
