I have never seen the Harry Potter books as just a children's series. These are the books that taught me to read, to engage, to imagine. These are the books that have inspirited hundreds of thousands of youth to write their own stories. I think yes, a Nobel Prize would be grand. However, I also believe it to not be necessary. After all, Harry will always be magical and will always be there for the next gen., whether or not there's a little sticker on the cover.
I have read hundreds of novels in my 19 years on this Earth and if I hadn't read Harry Potter when I was seven, I never would have started reading. This story is repeated all the time. She inspired an entire generation to read. Her book probably got more people into reading than any other author ever. That sounds like an ideal direction in literature to me.
I've said for some time that Harry Potter will stand the test of time as one of the best works in the history of English language literature. She uses all of the classic literary styles and story telling mechanisms (such as hero's journey and literary alchemy) in addition to being a ridiculous commercial success. The commercial part is of no interest to the Nobel trust, but the former should be. (And with Rowling, the deeper you look, the more interesting underlying structure you find!)
It's not impossible. Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf won the nobel prize for literature in 1909 and she's most known for her children's book The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. Apparently the Academy's motivation was "because of the noble idealism, vivid imagination and soulfulness of the depiction, that characterize her writing." Sound familiar?
I don't think she should, even though I do love her a lot! : ) I just don't believe that she is the best representative for brilliant and wonderful literature. She's a writer but not a true wordsmith of the highest order.
Personally, I think Harry Potter is an amzing book and should be considered. How it handles the concept of death in such a way that most adult authors can't even begin to scratch.(cont. on comment below.)
How it asks the questions "Is everyone just good or evil?" and "Is power something we should all have, does power affect people?" The characters in the book are all flawed and diverse and they show what war, power, class, and other people have on a person. Just a childrens book? Or a timeless classic that should be remembered?
I've got less faith in the Nobel Prize since a certain winner of the Peace prize said that war was necessary in his acceptance speech. The difference is that Jo actually HAS done something to earn the prize.
I don't think i'm a big enough literature nerd to be able to say whether HP is good enough for a NP... I have heard people (who read a LOT more than me, and read really difficult things to read) say that JK's work is weak.
Personally I adore the books! I adore the stories, the themes, (most of) the characters, and I LOVE the World she has created! I think it's brilliant. But I certainly don't think I would be one to ask whether she deserves a Nobel Prize.
On strictly the technical aspect of the story as a Fantasy, I would have said, no maybe not a a nobel worthy type book series. But on the values, the fact that it got so many kids to read actual books when reading books was considered by far as a gradually dying art form, I definitely say it's worth the Nobel Prize for literature.
I would agree with this video. I think she should. I haven't read all the books, but to see how many kids were moved and how it effected the world I would say yes. It changed things it had power. Give it to her
Continued, I think HPA has changed the world, but it will take some time for broader culture to realize the effect HPA and the fandom itself on the world as a whole.
@TheyCalledMeHunter I hadn't considered (surprisingly seeing the org I work for) that we may not yet have seen just how the books have changed the world. That's intriguing to think about and a really good point about changing vs. improving.
@thehpalliance That being said, some of the best writers who you could argue changed the world haven't one a Nobel Prize, a short list that comes to my mind is Mark Twain, Robert Frost, or J.D Salinger.
When I think upon questions like this, I traditionally think, could they win if they existed in a vacuum, meaning can they win strictly on the work itself. But NP are a different case entirely, it awards people/work that has a massive change on culture and science. For that I think Rowling should win, but maybe not yet. It is undoubtable how many people the novels touched, but we will not know for some years the extent HP has. I love HPA, but NP winners change the world, not just improve it.
yesyesyes. JK Rowling is my childhood hero and greatest inspiration.
LikeSoTotallyRandom 3 weeks ago
I like you shirt sooo much. If you got it for the holidays, which card did the shirt come with? I got the quidditch keeper dev from emerson card.
MrWally360 1 month ago
I have never seen the Harry Potter books as just a children's series. These are the books that taught me to read, to engage, to imagine. These are the books that have inspirited hundreds of thousands of youth to write their own stories. I think yes, a Nobel Prize would be grand. However, I also believe it to not be necessary. After all, Harry will always be magical and will always be there for the next gen., whether or not there's a little sticker on the cover.
teenwriter89 1 month ago 5
I have read hundreds of novels in my 19 years on this Earth and if I hadn't read Harry Potter when I was seven, I never would have started reading. This story is repeated all the time. She inspired an entire generation to read. Her book probably got more people into reading than any other author ever. That sounds like an ideal direction in literature to me.
jeffsjuststoked 1 month ago 9
I've said for some time that Harry Potter will stand the test of time as one of the best works in the history of English language literature. She uses all of the classic literary styles and story telling mechanisms (such as hero's journey and literary alchemy) in addition to being a ridiculous commercial success. The commercial part is of no interest to the Nobel trust, but the former should be. (And with Rowling, the deeper you look, the more interesting underlying structure you find!)
nddulac 1 month ago 4
It's not impossible. Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf won the nobel prize for literature in 1909 and she's most known for her children's book The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. Apparently the Academy's motivation was "because of the noble idealism, vivid imagination and soulfulness of the depiction, that characterize her writing." Sound familiar?
carrotsareawesome 1 month ago 5
I don't think she should, even though I do love her a lot! : ) I just don't believe that she is the best representative for brilliant and wonderful literature. She's a writer but not a true wordsmith of the highest order.
chocolaterockz 1 month ago
Oh good, I've been waiting for a livestream.
froregon 1 month ago
Personally, I think Harry Potter is an amzing book and should be considered. How it handles the concept of death in such a way that most adult authors can't even begin to scratch.(cont. on comment below.)
defyingmyworld 1 month ago 2
How it asks the questions "Is everyone just good or evil?" and "Is power something we should all have, does power affect people?" The characters in the book are all flawed and diverse and they show what war, power, class, and other people have on a person. Just a childrens book? Or a timeless classic that should be remembered?
defyingmyworld 1 month ago
I've got less faith in the Nobel Prize since a certain winner of the Peace prize said that war was necessary in his acceptance speech. The difference is that Jo actually HAS done something to earn the prize.
froregon 1 month ago
I don't think i'm a big enough literature nerd to be able to say whether HP is good enough for a NP... I have heard people (who read a LOT more than me, and read really difficult things to read) say that JK's work is weak.
Personally I adore the books! I adore the stories, the themes, (most of) the characters, and I LOVE the World she has created! I think it's brilliant. But I certainly don't think I would be one to ask whether she deserves a Nobel Prize.
Praptolium 1 month ago
Jo should win in my opinion.
And yeah, I finished TFiOS this afternoon, and it was amazing!
indielovesunicorns 1 month ago
On strictly the technical aspect of the story as a Fantasy, I would have said, no maybe not a a nobel worthy type book series. But on the values, the fact that it got so many kids to read actual books when reading books was considered by far as a gradually dying art form, I definitely say it's worth the Nobel Prize for literature.
JacquilineMist 1 month ago
I would agree with this video. I think she should. I haven't read all the books, but to see how many kids were moved and how it effected the world I would say yes. It changed things it had power. Give it to her
Wesleyintheory 1 month ago
Continued, I think HPA has changed the world, but it will take some time for broader culture to realize the effect HPA and the fandom itself on the world as a whole.
TheyCalledMeHunter 1 month ago 8
@TheyCalledMeHunter I hadn't considered (surprisingly seeing the org I work for) that we may not yet have seen just how the books have changed the world. That's intriguing to think about and a really good point about changing vs. improving.
-lauren
thehpalliance 1 month ago 5
@thehpalliance That being said, some of the best writers who you could argue changed the world haven't one a Nobel Prize, a short list that comes to my mind is Mark Twain, Robert Frost, or J.D Salinger.
TheyCalledMeHunter 1 month ago
@TheyCalledMeHunter How did Robert Frost ever change the world?
froregon 1 month ago
@froregon The same way any author has, he inspired and changed the way people think. These are some reasons he won the Pulitzer for poetry.
TheyCalledMeHunter 1 month ago
When I think upon questions like this, I traditionally think, could they win if they existed in a vacuum, meaning can they win strictly on the work itself. But NP are a different case entirely, it awards people/work that has a massive change on culture and science. For that I think Rowling should win, but maybe not yet. It is undoubtable how many people the novels touched, but we will not know for some years the extent HP has. I love HPA, but NP winners change the world, not just improve it.
TheyCalledMeHunter 1 month ago
I thought the same thing about John Green, and you know why you thought that? Because you are awesome.
TheyCalledMeHunter 1 month ago