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Harry Potter J. K. Rowlingové, Nevermoor J. Townsendové a zkušenost jiného světa v životě dětských hrdinů
HRADECKÁ, Sabina
The diploma thesis deals with the comparative analysis of two popular fantasy series: J. K. Rowling´s Harry Potter and J. Townsend´s Nevermoor. Within the theoretical part, the diploma thesis focuses on the main characteristics of fairy tales, Gothic literature, and fantasy. Motifs that connect the analysed series with the named literary genres are highlighted. Separate chapters are also dedicated to the authors of these stories. The practical part contains the comparative analysis of the following motifs: prophecy, uniqueness of the main character; space of the other world; friendship, help and obstacles; enemy; death; school and exams; family and love in selected works. The final chapter focuses directly on the main characters of the analysed series, their common and different features, and on the adaptation of child heroes in the other world.
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The concept of the contemporary author in case of J. K. Rowling
Buchnerová, Jana ; Fišerová, Michaela (advisor) ; Charvát, Martin (referee)
The concept of the contemporary author in case of J. K. Rowling The diploma thesis deals with the contemporary concept of the author which is examined on the specific case of Joanne Kathleen Rowling. The theoretical part of the thesis focuses on the biography of the author and the previous philosophical theories concerning the concept of the author and his/her role in the identity of the literary work. The main authors of the theories are Roland Barthes, Michel Foucault, and Umberto Eco, whose concept is crucial for this thesis. The research part presents specific styles of writing which are characteristic for authors and applies this theory to the analysis of two literary works of J. K. Rowling. The conclusion of the thesis is the summary of the research and an attempt to define the concept of the contemporary author. Key words The author, authorship, literary work, pseudonym, the concept of the author, style of writing, J. K. Rowling, Robert Galbraith, Roland Barthes, Michel Foucault, Umberto Eco
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Lemony Snicket´s Series of Unfortunate Events and Joan Rowling´s Harry Potter as Examples of Contemporary Anglo-American Moral Fantasy
FRANKOVÁ, Nikola
The thesis deals with the interpretation of Series of Unfortunate Events written by an American author Lemony Snicket and Joanne K. Rowling´s story about Harry Potter. The analysis is focused on the moral and ethical aspects of individual motifs and symbols, as well as on the importance of human values in the behaviour of main characters. Some of the main protagonist were analysed according to their ability to spread good or evil, and therefore their influence on the young reader. The most important aspect was the good will of characters according to the principles of Lévinas' ethics while the self-sacrifice of the heroes is considered the highest moral value.
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Fastasy genre and his use at work with children and youth in the free time
SMRČKOVÁ, Barbara
This thesis focuses on the fantasy genre and its use in the work with children in free time. Based on the research of the popularity of the genre among young children I chose the novel about H. Potter as an inspiration for my project. The theoretical part mentions reading preferences survey among Czech children conducted in 2013 - 2014, which was implemented by the Librarianship Institute of the National Library of the Czech Republic. The thesis also includes findings about the genre preferences which the author verified in the Research Library of South Bohemia in České Budějovice. The theoretical part also contains a definition of the fantasy genre, brief introduction to the life and literary work of the author. The practical part presents a specific project and its verification in practice, which was inspired by H. Potter book. The project is focused on children aged 8-11 years and took place at the afterschool club of the Elementary School in Trhové Sviny. Finally, the thesis brings the final reflection and conclusion.
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