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Title: THE GOTHIC WORLD OF STEPHEN KING
LANDSCAPE OF NIGHTMARES
By: Gary Hoppenstand (Editor), Ray B. Browne (Editor)
Format: Hardback

List price: £26.95


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ISBN 10: 0879724102
ISBN 13: 9780879724108
Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PRESS
Pub. date: 1 June, 1987
Pages: 150
Description: Stephen King's popularity lies in his ability to reinterpret the standard Gothic tale in new and exciting ways. He thus creates his own Gothic world and then interprets it for us. This book analyzes King's interpretations and his mastery of popular literature. The essays discuss adolescent revolt, the artist as survivor, and more.
Synopsis: Stephen King's popularity lies in his ability to reinterpret the standard Gothic tale in new and exciting ways. Through his eyes, the conventional becomes unconventional and wonderful. King thus creates his own Gothic world and then interprets it for us. This book analyzes King's interpretations and his mastery of popular literature. The essays discuss adolescent revolt, the artist as survivor, the vampire in popular literature, and more.
Publication: US
Imprint: Bowling Green University Popular Press,US
Returns: Returnable
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