INTERLINGUAL MEDIATION IN J. K. ROWLING'S HARRY POTTER SERIES: LITERARY AND LINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

The article offers a comprehensive analysis of the literary and linguistic aspects of interlingual mediation in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. It explores the artistic and linguistic uniqueness of the novels, which combine elements of the classical British novel, fantasy, and adventure genres. Drawing on Joseph Campbell's "hero's journey" framework, the study traces the archetypal structure of the protagonist's development. It highlights key moral and social issues – the struggle between good and evil, discrimination, and ethical choice – that form the humanistic core of the work.
The linguistic dimension focuses on Rowling's neologisms, proper names, and terminological innovations that constitute her idiolect and pose significant challenges for translators. The analysis compares translation strategies in Ukrainian, German, and French versions, emphasising the preservation of wordplay, cultural allusions, and character-specific language. It also addresses the transfer of sociolinguistic features and adaptation of culturally marked References:.
The study demonstrates that translation and cinematic adaptation of the Harry Potter series represent a complex process of interlingual and intercultural mediation, reflecting global cultural exchange and the dynamics of literary communication. The findings contribute to translation studies, stylistics, and the theory of intercultural literary discourse.