Name: Harry Potter: Read It or Burn It?!?
Start: 2026-05-08T16:00:00-0400
End: 2026-05-08T16:50:00-0400

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Harry Potter: Read It or Burn It?!?

Friday May 8, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

South 2

"For years, Harry Potter and its creator, J.K. Rowling, have been engulfed in controversies - not only for the elements of witchcraft in the books, but also because of some of the violent and gruesome nature of the stories.

Solomon Schmidt has recently written the first complete biography of J.K. Rowling, released by the major publishing house Skyhorse.

In this lecture, Solomon will delve into the hottest disputes that have swirled around Harry Potter and get to the bottom of the question: Are theses books the writings of a virtuous woman or the demonic work of a disturbed individual...or both?"

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Solomon Schmidt

History Bites

Solomon Schmidt is a 22 year old homeschool graduate, historian, tour guide leader, and author of ten books, including the "History Bites" series: U.S. History Bites, U.S. Presidential History Bites, The Life & Works of J.R.R. Tolkien History Bites, The Life & Works of C.S. Lewis... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
South 2 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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