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Intercultural English Project--9ºC--1ºPeriod Work conducted by: Francisca Arcipreste nº9 Gabriela Coelho nº11 Carolina Leça nº7 Dinis Silva nº8

J.K. Rowling

Note: She is not deceased yet.

Education:

J.K. Rowling studied at the University of Exeter in England, where she graduated in Classical Languages and Literature, specialising in French and Classical Studies. As part of her course, Rowling spent a year in France, deepening her knowledge of the French language and culture.

Yate, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

British

Nationality:

Place of birth:

31st July 1965

Date of birth:

Joanne Rowling

Full name:

Some information about her:

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The "K" in J.K. Rowling's name is a tribute to her paternal grandmother, Kathleen. She adopted the initials at the request of her publisher, to make her name more gender-neutral and appeal to a broader audience.

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The "K" in J.K. Rowling's name is a tribute to her paternal grandmother, Kathleen. She adopted the initials at the request of her publisher, to make her name more gender-neutral and appeal to a broader audience.

Before becoming a famous author, J.K. Rowling worked in various jobs, including as a researcher and secretary at Amnesty International, where she dealt with human rights issues. She also taught English in Portugal, where she began developing the ideas for Harry Potter. Additionally, she took on temporary and freelance jobs to support herself.

Previous jobs :

J.K. Rowling's first story was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published in 1997. It was the first book in the famous Harry Potter series, which quickly became a global literary phenomenon.

First story

Most Well-Known Stories

J.K. Rowling's best-known stories are mainly related to the Harry Potter series, which consists of seven books: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007)In addition to Harry Potter, Rowling is also known for other works: The Casual Vacancy (2012), her first adult novel. The Cormoran Strike series (written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith), which includes books such as The Cuckoo's Calling (2013).

Literary genres

J.K. Rowling primarily writes in two genres: fantasy, with the famous Harry Potter series, and mystery/crime, with the Cormoran Strike series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. These genres demonstrate her versatility, attracting different audiences with her captivating narratives.

I hope you now have a better understanding of this incredible writer!

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In 2004, J.K. Rowling was considered the first author to become a billionaire, thanks to the success of the books and their film adaptations.

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A curiosity, she wrote the first draft of this story in a café in Edinburgh, Scotland, while facing financial difficulties. She used to write in cafés because she didn’t have a table at home, and it was there that she began creating the magical world of Hogwarts.

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J.K. Rowling was inspired by the Joanina Library in Coimbra, Portugal, and others as well, to create the Hogwarts Library in Harry Potter. The magical and historic atmosphere of this library influenced the design of Hogwarts' mysterious and knowledge-filled environment.

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