What is the secret of the explosive and worldwide success of the Harry Potter books? Why do they satisfy children and - a much harder question - why do so many adults read them? I think part of the answer to the first question is that they are written from inside a child's-eye view, with a sure instinct for childish psychology. But then how do we ( Read more... )

Еще не так давно, когда я впервые читала "Властелина колец" на английском, я наткнулась на предисловие автора, где помимо прочего он писал:

"But I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done so since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence. I much prefer history, true or feigned, with its varied applicability ( Read more... )