This post was inspired by that unknown little Mexican (presumably) girl who was sitting out in the open, glued to one of the Potter books, with not a care for the outside world. She was understandly lost in her own "Muggle" world. I must admit, such is the amazing reach of Rowling and Harry Potter.
The purist would find it difficult to accept Rowling and Potter. The children of yesterday (the youth of today and the older generations) would find it difficult to digest the fact that Rowling might very well replace Enid Blyton as one of the greatest children's writers (which might very well turn out to be a reality).
Rowling Vs. Blyton. Does it really matter as to who wins.
However, the very fact that such girls (for that matter, children) exist in this world proves to be a gratifying factor. Nowadays, it is difficult for children to develop the healthy habit of reading in this increasingly net and visual based entertainment era. The fantasies that the human mind can weave are unimaginable and visual effects often tend to spoil/limit that creativity to a great extent.
The purist would find it difficult to accept Rowling and Potter. The children of yesterday (the youth of today and the older generations) would find it difficult to digest the fact that Rowling might very well replace Enid Blyton as one of the greatest children's writers (which might very well turn out to be a reality).
Rowling Vs. Blyton. Does it really matter as to who wins.
However, the very fact that such girls (for that matter, children) exist in this world proves to be a gratifying factor. Nowadays, it is difficult for children to develop the healthy habit of reading in this increasingly net and visual based entertainment era. The fantasies that the human mind can weave are unimaginable and visual effects often tend to spoil/limit that creativity to a great extent.
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Lastly, this blog is dedicated to that little girl. 
6 comments:
Hmmm. I have to admit that I have not read any book in the Potter series. But then, I dont really read many books :)
Hmmm,TV and Internet and what ever othe media took away my time from reading,But i made it sure that i get back to reading and as u said
"The fantasies that the human mind can weave are unimaginable" So true,i dont know if i need to be a kid to feel it but i feel it even today:) No logic,no discreetion,only imagination which grows wild and wide and i go throught it,float along with it and keep smiling with it and it is such a great feeling while reading and Yes,it gets limited with visual effects.Restricts my freedom of imagination i feel:)
Oh,those days of Chandamama,famous five,Suppandi,twinkle and Chach chaudhary.I miss them:)
Even I haven't read Potter series..but yes i consider reading better than visual meadium anyday .
Neel and Phippogriff: Confessions of a different kind. :)
Akruti: True, very true. What more can I say?
I am trying to remember how i started reading...i cant...its definitely cooler than most of the stuff that i am doing now...but damn, should prioritise on stuff...damn!! knowledge and experience can sometimes be bad...you know you have to do something or not do something, but...damn!!! you see what i mean...
right u r.but it is rowling who wins in making the children more imaginative!!!!
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