# Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

> 1997 novel by J. K. Rowling

**Wikidata**: [Q43361](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q43361)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher's_Stone)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/harry-potter-and-the-philosopher-s-stone-q43361

## Summary
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a 1997 fantasy and adventure novel by J. K. Rowling and the first book in the Harry Potter series. The novel introduces the main character Harry Potter and the magical object known as the Philosopher's Stone; it was published by Bloomsbury Publishing and is also known by the U.S. title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

## Key Facts
- Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
- Author: J. K. Rowling.
- Description (Wikidata): "1997 novel by J. K. Rowling."
- Class: literary work — a written work read for enjoyment or edification (sitelink_count: 20).
- Genres: fantasy (sitelink_count: 99) and adventure fiction (sitelink_count: 27).
- Main character introduced: Harry Potter — main character of the book, film and video game series of the same name (sitelink_count: 89; occupations listed: , , , ; citizenship: ).
- Central magical object introduced: Philosopher's Stone — a magical object in the Harry Potter franchise (sitelink_count: 5).
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing — British worldwide publishing house founded in 1986 (country: ; headquarters: Q84; industry: ; sitelink_count: 41).
- Country context: United Kingdom — island country in north-west Europe (sitelink_count: 388); United Kingdom inception statements provided with qualifiers including Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927 and the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
- First publication dates (multiple recorded editions/printings): 1997-06-26, 1997-06-30, 1998-09-01, 1998-09-28, and 1999-12-08 (all listed as publication_date values).
- Alternate / U.S. title and common aliases: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone; first Harry Potter book; Sorcerer's Stone.
- Inception (origin date listed in metadata): +1990-00-00T00:00:00Z.
- Series placement: preceded/succeeded entry shows Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998 novel by J. K. Rowling; inception: +1998-07-02T00:00:00Z; sitelink_count: 97) as the next book in the series.
- Award recognition: Nestlé Children's Book Prize (British annual award; inception: +1985-00-00T00:00:00Z; country: ; sitelink_count: 6).
- Wikidata/Wikipedia metadata: wikipedia_title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; sitelink_count: 104; wikidata_description: "1997 novel by J. K. Rowling."

## FAQs
Q: What is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
A: It is a 1997 fantasy and adventure novel by J. K. Rowling, the first book in the Harry Potter series, introducing protagonist Harry Potter and the magical Philosopher's Stone.

Q: When was it first published?
A: Publication_date entries recorded include 1997-06-26 and 1997-06-30, with additional recorded publication dates of 1998-09-01, 1998-09-28, and 1999-12-08 for later editions or printings.

Q: Does it have other titles or aliases?
A: Yes. Common aliases include Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (U.S. title), first Harry Potter book, and Sorcerer's Stone.

Q: What genres and literary class does it belong to?
A: It is classified as a literary work and belongs to the fantasy and adventure fiction genres.

Q: Who published the book?
A: Bloomsbury Publishing, a British worldwide publishing house founded in 1986, is listed as the publisher.

Q: Which characters and magical elements does it introduce?
A: The novel introduces the main character Harry Potter and the magical object known as the Philosopher's Stone within the Harry Potter franchise.

Q: Where does it sit in the series?
A: It is the first book in the series; it is followed by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (inception recorded as 1998-07-02).

Q: Has the book received awards or recognition?
A: The record lists the Nestlé Children's Book Prize among related awards and recognition associated with the work.

Q: What metadata identifies this work in reference sources?
A: Identifiers and metadata include wikipedia_title "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," a Wikidata description "1997 novel by J. K. Rowling," an overall sitelink_count of 104, and an inception metadata value of +1990-00-00T00:00:00Z.

## Why It Matters
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone matters because it functions as the origin point for the Harry Potter franchise by introducing the central protagonist, Harry Potter, and a core magical object, the Philosopher's Stone. As the first Harry Potter book (listed among its aliases), it establishes the fantasy and adventure framework that defines the series. The novel's publication by Bloomsbury Publishing positioned it within contemporary British publishing infrastructure, and its record of multiple publication dates reflects several editions or releases across markets. Recognition by awards such as the Nestlé Children's Book Prize indicates its reception within children's and young-adult literary circles. Collectively, these facts show the novel's role as the foundational literary work that launched a major franchise and introduced characters and concepts central to subsequent books, adaptations, and related media.

## Notable For
- Being the first book in the Harry Potter series (alias: "first Harry Potter book").
- Introducing the main character Harry Potter and the magical Philosopher's Stone.
- Having multiple recorded publication dates (1997-06-26; 1997-06-30; 1998-09-01; 1998-09-28; 1999-12-08), indicating several editions or releases.
- Published by Bloomsbury Publishing, a British worldwide publishing house founded in 1986.
- Recognition in award contexts, including association with the Nestlé Children's Book Prize.
- Carrying multiple widely used aliases, including the U.S. title "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
- Broad reference presence (sitelink_count: 104), indicating extensive linking and coverage in reference sources.

## Body

### Overview
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is identified in metadata as a 1997 novel by J. K. Rowling.
- The work is classified as a literary work, intended to be read for enjoyment or edification.
- It is categorized in the fantasy and adventure fiction genres.

### Authorship and Main Characters
- Author: J. K. Rowling (stated as author in the raw description and wikidata_description).
- Primary protagonist introduced in this book: Harry Potter. The entry for Harry Potter notes he is the main character of the book, film, and video game series of the same name (Harry Potter entry sitelink_count: 89). Harry Potter’s metadata includes occupations (, , , ) and citizenship .

### Central Magical Element
- The Philosopher's Stone is listed as the magical object in the Harry Potter franchise associated with this novel (sitelink_count: 5).

### Genre and Literary Classification
- The book is assigned to fantasy (sitelink_count: 99), a genre of speculative fiction set in fictional universes often inspired by myth and folklore.
- Adventure fiction (sitelink_count: 27) is also listed, describing works where an adventure provides the primary narrative drive.
- The work’s class is recorded as "literary work" (sitelink_count: 20).

### Publication and Editions
- Multiple publication_date values are recorded for this work: 1997-06-26, 1997-06-30, 1998-09-01, 1998-09-28, and 1999-12-08. These entries reflect the presence of several publication events, editions, or market releases.
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing is listed in related data as the publishing house responsible for the title; Bloomsbury is described as a British worldwide publishing house founded in 1986 (country: ; headquarters: Q84; industry: ; sitelink_count: 41).

### Titles, Aliases, and Metadata
- The work has several recorded aliases: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," "first Harry Potter book," and "Sorcerer's Stone."
- Wikidata metadata includes: wikipedia_title "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," sitelink_count 104, and wikidata_description "1997 novel by J. K. Rowling."
- A metadata inception value is recorded as +1990-00-00T00:00:00Z.

### Series Placement and Related Works
- The entry for related/predecessor-successor shows Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998 novel by J. K. Rowling; inception: +1998-07-02T00:00:00Z; sitelink_count: 97) as the next book in the series.
- The other related entities recorded include the franchise elements and publishing infrastructure that contextualize the work.

### Awards and Recognition
- The Nestlé Children's Book Prize is listed under Awards/Recognition in the related data; the prize is described as a British annual award with inception +1985-00-00T00:00:00Z and country  (sitelink_count: 6).

### Publisher and Geographic Context
- Bloomsbury Publishing is the publishing house tied to this book. Provided attributes for Bloomsbury include country:  (United Kingdom), headquarters: Q84, and industry: , with sitelink_count 41.
- The United Kingdom is provided as a related geographic context (sitelink_count: 388). For the United Kingdom entity, inception statements supplied include values associated with the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927 and the Anglo-Irish Treaty with qualifiers noting their relation to the UK's inception.

### Reference Presence and Coverage
- The work’s sitelink_count is recorded as 104, indicating its presence and linkage across multiple language Wikipedias or reference pages in the dataset from which these facts were extracted.

### Related Entities Summary
- literary work (class): written work read for enjoyment or edification (sitelink_count: 20).
- fantasy (genre): speculative fiction set in fictional universes (sitelink_count: 99).
- adventure fiction (genre): fiction where an adventure is the main storyline (sitelink_count: 27).
- Harry Potter (character): main character in the book and related media (occupations: , , , ; citizenship: ; sitelink_count: 89).
- Philosopher's Stone (object): magical object within the franchise (sitelink_count: 5).
- Bloomsbury Publishing (publisher): British worldwide publishing house founded in 1986 (country: ; headquarters: Q84; industry: ; sitelink_count: 41).
- United Kingdom (country context): island country in north-west Europe with inception-related qualifiers noted (sitelink_count: 388).
- Nestlé Children's Book Prize (award): British annual award linked to the work’s recognition (inception: +1985-00-00T00:00:00Z; country: ; sitelink_count: 6).
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (series successor): 1998 novel by J. K. Rowling (inception: +1998-07-02T00:00:00Z; sitelink_count: 97).

### Metadata Summary
- aliases: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone; first Harry Potter book; Sorcerer's Stone.
- inception (metadata): +1990-00-00T00:00:00Z.
- sitelink_count: 104.
- wikipedia_title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
- publication_date values: +1997-06-30T00:00:00Z; +1998-09-01T00:00:00Z; +1997-06-26T00:00:00Z; +1999-12-08T00:00:00Z; +1998-09-28T00:00:00Z.
- wikidata_description: 1997 novel by J. K. Rowling.

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9. [Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone](https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/title.cgi?187121)
10. [Title: Harry Potter à l'école des sorciers](https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/title.cgi?1443229)
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