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J.K. Rowling Receives James Joyce Award in Dublin
J.K. RowlingAs we reported previously, author J.K. Rowling was to receive a special James Joyce award at University College in Dublin. That event was held last night, and Irish newspaper Independent reports on the event where JKR read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, signed copies of the book, and answered questions from fans. At the ceremony, Jo received the award for her services to the written word, with the presenting literary and historical society saying:
Ms Rowling’s work has fostered an appreciation of literature in millions of readers worldwide, and her imagination and creativity have captivated an entire generation.”She receives the award for her tremendous contribution to the field of literature, both in terms of the quality of her work and the impact that it has made over the last decade.
In remarks during the event, JKR noted again she would be writing an encyclopedia (aka the Scottish book) on the Harry Potter series, with proceeds to benefit charity, and that while she would “never say never” to another in the series, it “would be another decade before she could ever revisit the adventures of the wizard.” Jo also took ten questions from fans, where she “admitted that she had the thought of Harry dying in the early books but had changed her mind. However, when the final book was finished it was “like saying goodbye to an old boyfriend”.
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thanks Emma for that very funny question/answer. Because they’re British. Perfect. And to Cara for the summaries.
“Why did they send this young writer in here? But she is too young…”
The Trophy Room in the film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – must have had several of her awards tucked in there somewhere…
Is Ron still up for polishing awards? I think it would keep him quite busy with all the award she has earned with her hard work and discipline. I am glad the ceremonies were well received. You earned it, Jo!
Does the censoring start again? Just because i doubted that Harry Potter is a work “of quality” and dared to remind the readers of the “myrriad of mistakes and inconsistencies” (loved that expression in Steve´s file)?
Don’t climb on some pedestal, secunda. They deleted my post calling you out on your faulty reasoning, too. ;)
I guess they had to because an answer to a post that doesn´t exist won´t make much sense. I was in a real hurry that day.possibly I mistook one or the other comment here Anyway I konw that I´m not the only one whose posts get deleted. I´ve heard that from many former members of the leaky.
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Congratulations Jo! This is really neat!
You have a really great taste in jewelry too :)