Stephen King's Gothic

by John Sears

Book Overview

Stephen King is the world's best-selling horror writer. His work is ubiquitous on bookstore, supermarket, and personal library shelves and has been faithfully adapted into some of the most iconic horror films of the twentieth century. This study explores his writing through the lenses of contemporary literary and cultural theory. Through analyses of some of his best-known work, including Carrie and Misery, the authors argue that King...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0708324029
• ISBN13: 9780708324028
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"