Since the first novel "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published on June 30th, these books have gained great popularity, praise and commercial success around the world. [2] The series has also been criticized, including concerns about the increasingly dark tone. As of June, 2065 438+0 1[ update], this series of books has sold about 450 million copies and been translated into 67 languages. [3][4] The last four books have set a record for the best-selling books in history.
A series of many schools, including fantasy and adulthood (with mysterious, scary and romantic elements), has many cultural meanings and references. [5][6][7][8] According to Rowling, the theme is death, [9] although it is mainly regarded as a children's literature. The series also has many other themes, such as love and prejudice. [ 10]