The Gothic World of Stephen King: Landscape of NightmaresGary Hoppenstand, Ray Broadus Browne Popular Press, 1987 - 143 էջ 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. |
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Blood Eroticism and the Vampire | 20 |
Of Mad Dogs and Firestarters | 31 |
Adolescent Revolt | 49 |
The Grotesque as Metaphor in | 56 |
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