Joanne Rowling | Brief Biography
Joanne Rowling | Brief Biography
Joanne Rowling, better known as J.K. Rowling, is a British author, philanthropist, and film producer. She was born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, Gloucestershire, England. Rowling attended the University of Exeter, where she earned a degree in French and Classics. After graduation, she worked as a researcher and secretary for Amnesty International and then as a teacher in Portugal.
In 1990, while on a delayed train trip from Manchester to London, Rowling came up with the idea for a story about a young boy attending a school of wizardry. This idea eventually grew into the beloved “Harry Potter” series, which has become one of the best-selling book series in history and has been translated into over 80 languages. The first book in the series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” was published in 1997 and was an instant success, winning numerous awards and receiving widespread critical acclaim.
Rowling continued to write and publish the “Harry Potter” series, with the final book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” being released in 2007. In addition to the seven “Harry Potter” books, Rowling has also written several other works, including “The Casual Vacancy” and “The Cuckoo’s Calling.” She has also written several screenplays, including “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”
Aside from her writing, Rowling is also known for her philanthropic efforts. She is the founder of the international charity organization Lumos, which works to end the institutionalization of children around the world. She has also made substantial donations to multiple other charities, including Comic Relief and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Overall, J.K. Rowling is a highly celebrated and successful author who has made an enormous impact on the literary world and has used her platform to make a positive difference in the world. 0 0 0.
N.B. The article originally belongs to the book ‘Introduction to Men of Letters‘ by Menonim Menonimus.
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