Many people who’ve read Harry Potter books and watched the movie Labyrinth can’t help but notice some similarities between the two. Both worlds depicted in the books and the movie are filled with magical creatures and elements that defy logic. So was J. K. Rowling inspired by Labyrinth? J. K. Rowling never said that Labyrinth…
Little is known about Beatrix Potter, one of the most prolific writers of children’s books. The author of The Tale of Peter Rabbitwas more than just an author, as various aspects of her life had made her successful. So, here are all the reasons Beatrix Potter was so successful. Beatrix Potter was successful because of…
Roald Dahl is one of the world’s best-known children’s book writers. With titles such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG, he is well-known and adored by millions. We have read his beloved books and watched them come to life on the big screen, but how long did it take Roald Dahl…
Spells from Harry Potter books are familiar all around the globe. Who doesn’t know spells like “Expecto Patronum” or “Avada Kedavra?” However, many often don’t know that all these spells have real-life meanings originating from ancient languages. J.K. Rowling used Latin, ancient Greek, and Aramaic languages for the spell names in Harry Potter books. In…
When something makes its way into the public domain, anyone can read it, share it, watch it, or perform it without obtaining permission. That’s excellent news for Wonderland lovers, as the Alice stories are in the public domain. What about Carroll’s other works? Most Lewis Carroll works are now in the public domain. His most…
When it comes to beloved children’s stories, few can compete with the charm of Beatrix Potter’s stories, which feature classic characters like Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Squirrel Nutkin. The many good characteristics of these children’s books make others want to use them in their own stories. But do these beloved characters have copyrighted protection?…