[HPforGrownups] Sorcerer's Stone

[wren lanier]

No: HPFGUIDX 6874

i'm an american, and i knew what the hell the Philosopher's Stone was.  no,
there is no concept of "sorceror's stone" in america, and yes, they changed
it all through the book.

the sorceror's stone was referred to in the books like just another magical
object , instead of a larger idea associated with alchemy like a
philosopher's stone.

it pisses me off that "they" (whoever they are) assume that just because
we're american we need a dumbed-down version of the books.  i say give us
the originals and let the stupid fend for themselves.

wren



Sorry but I must ask this: What is a Sorcerer's Stone?

Now I thought the Philosopher's Stone was the missing ingredient needed to
change base metals into gold, and it was searched for by the alchemists, eg.
Flamel. If I remember, this was actually mentioned in HP-PS. I understand
that the Americans changed the title to Sorcerer's Stone. Did they also
change it right through the book? Is the historical Philosopher's Stone
actually called a 'sorcerer's stone' in America?

I just can't get my head around that.

Simon.


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