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JK Rowling
In the world of famous writers whose works have touched the minds of people of all ages is the name of JK Rowling. The creator of the famous fictional series of Harry Potter- JK Rowling is one of the most dominating personality of the modern day's world of fiction. The real name of JK Rowling is Joanne “ Jo” Murray, nee Rowling. Through its first work of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone the writer starts her glorious journey in the fictional world.

JK Rowling has been influenced by many literary genius who ruled the arena of literature in their times.

The persona such as T.H. White, William Shakespeare, E. Nesbit, Jessica Mitford, C. S. Lewis, Elizabeth Goudge, Geoffrey Chaucer and Jane Austin had profound influence upon JK Rowling. Not only Harry Potter but JK Rowling has also attained her fame as one of the top writers of the world through her other works that also dwell in the mingling of fantasy and reality. The creations of JK Rowling along with attaining fame also make the writer as one of the richest personalities in the world. Moreover, the year of 2007 also witnesses JK Rowling as one of the most popular celebrities of the world. The works that make JK Rowling as one of the most popular literary figure of the twenty first century include the names of
  • Foreword to the anthology Magic
  • The First It Girl
  • The Tales of Beedle the Bard
  • Quidditch Through the Ages
  • Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter- the fantastic creation of JK Rowling has attined that universality which make JK Rowling a global name. Among the striking aspects of Harry Potter is its popularity among the children at the time when television and computer have their dominance. Creating record in the world of book selling the Harry Potter series is also opted by the reputed film- makers to make films on them.

Let's know something about the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling:

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Since being published in the year of 1997 the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has been enjoying its popularity throughout the world. Enriching the genres of fantasy the book had profound influence on the readers of all ages and countries. A movie had also been made on this book of JK Rowling. For the first time the book presents the immortal fictional character of Harry Potter to his lovers.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Like the first book of Harry Potter this final book of the series of Harry Potter is also at its height of popularity. Being published in 2007 on 21 of July the book gains tremendous popularity among the lovers and fans of Harry Potter.

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