00:00We know that Harry Potter is one of the most popular book series of all time, but did you know
00:04that the very first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher as Stone, was initially published
00:09in the United Kingdom as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer as Stone? This is a high fantasy novel
00:15that introduces the titular character, an orphaned boy who on his 11th birthday discovers that he is
00:21famous in the wizarding world for his supposed ability to vanquish the evil. Lord Voldemort
00:26who killed his parents but left him with only a scar as proof of their encounter. As the story
00:31progresses, Harry learns more about his parents' death, his magical heritage, and the prophecy that
00:37he is destined to confront Lord Voldemort. With its compelling plot and well-developed characters,
00:41it's no wonder why this book is one of the most read English novels of all time. It has sold
00:46over
00:46120 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 80 languages.
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