Paperback. As Stephen King has continued to publish numerous works beyond one of the many high points of his career, in the 1980s, scholarship has not always kept up with his output. This volume presents 13 essays (12 brand new) on many of King's recent writings that have not received the critical attention of his earlier works. This collection is grouped into three categories--"King in the World Around Us," "Spotlight on The Dark Tower" and "Writing into the Millennium"; each examines an aspect of King's contemporary canon that has yet to be analyzed. Presents thirteen essays on Stephen King's recent writings that have not received the critical attention of his earlier, more popular work. The collection is grouped into three thematic categories King in the World Around Us, Spotlight on The Dark Tower and Writing into the Millennium - each of which examines a particular aspect of King's contemporary canon. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Stephen King's Modern Macabre (Paperback)
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 078649400X
ISBN 13: 9780786494002
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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As Stephen King has continued to publish numerous works beyond one of the many high points of his career, in the 1980s, scholarship has not always kept up with his output. This volume presents 13 essays (12 brand new) on many of King's recent writings that have not received the critical attention of his earlier works. This collection is grouped into three categories--"King in the World Around Us," "Spotlight on The Dark Tower" and "Writing into the Millennium"; each examines an aspect of King's contemporary canon that has yet to be analyzed.

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Patrick McAleer has co-chaired the Stephen King Area of thae Popular Culture Association and has published many articles on Stephen King. He currently teaches English at North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Michael A. Perry is an associate professor of English at Rockford University in Illinois. He has presented papers connecting Stephen King to Toni Morrison, Mark Twain and Ambrose Bierce.

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