The Gothic World of Stephen King
| Author | : Gary Hoppenstand |
| Publisher | : Popular Press |
| Total Pages | : 154 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0879724110 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780879724115 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (115 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Gothic World of Stephen King by : Gary Hoppenstand
Download or read book The Gothic World of Stephen King written by Gary Hoppenstand and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 much more.
