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University of Exeter Journal containing J.K. Rowling's acceptance speech for Honorary Degree - FE1701      
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Rowling, J. K. contributes

Journal of the University of Exeter Classics and Ancient History Department 2001 plus Res Gestae.

First (and only) edition. Fine in wraps.

Contains the text of the oration for honorary degree by Peter Wiseman and of the amusing and moving acceptance speech given by J. K. Rowling describing the "honour and shock" of receiving this degree. (J. K. Rowling attended Exeter University reading French with Greek and Roman Studies.) Also includes Res Gestae containing congratulations to J K Rowling on her "big success with her big book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and ending with the words "Now the rest of the acts of Joanne, which she did are they not written in the chronicles of the daily press?".


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