J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book was turned down by numerous publishers before its success.

Literary history

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Why it matters

The idea in context

The first Harry Potter manuscript was rejected repeatedly before Bloomsbury accepted it. The story is often told as pure luck, but it also shows persistence, revision, timing and one publisher willing to listen to a young reader’s delight.

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Aynı kart, başka bir dilde.

J.K. Rowling'in ilk Harry Potter kitabı, başarıya ulaşmadan önce çok sayıda yayınevi tarafından reddedildi.

İlk Harry Potter dosyası Bloomsbury kabul etmeden önce defalarca reddedildi. Hikâye çoğu zaman salt şans gibi anlatılır; oysa ısrarı, yeniden çalışmayı, doğru zamanı ve genç bir okurun heyecanına kulak veren bir yayınevini de gösterir.

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Publishing history.

Background reading: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneAttribution and context are revised when stronger evidence appears. Corrections are welcome through the editorial page.
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