Review of 1.3 Literary Criticism & Books About Harry Potter

[Talisman]

In spite of the fact that I'm supposed to be responding to several 
deranged snot-balls on TOC, I have finished reviewing 1.3 and find, 
well, a mixed bag.

There are certainly posts that can be tanked, and others that only 
say "I hate Lit. Crit.," and to the extent that they say anything 
else, belong  elsewhere.

There are 3 or 4 that attempt to analyze some aspect of the series 
from a Freudian/Lacanian or Jungian perspective, and the rest are 
either reviews about, or lengthy quotes from, books and articles 
that attempt to explain or evaluate the series.

All in all, I propose leaving the definition as it is with the 
exception of adding "& Articles" since people like the moronic 
Harold Bloom didn't write books.

So, if all agree, reviews and references to books and articles about 
HP, and readings explicitly drawn from a defined critical 
perspective will lie entombed forever in this spot.

I considered whether I should axe the posts that merely quote other 
critics, but decided--pending group opinion--to leave them as they 
point to material that readers may want to chase down. 

Talisman

P.S.

To Lit Crit Haters: Everyone who creates a reasoned post, tied to 
canon, attempting to analyze and explain the story, characters or 
underlying themes, etc. is engaging in Literary Criticism.
Na na na na na :p