Book cover for Discovering Stephen King's the Shining by Tony Magistrale

Discovering Stephen King's the Shining

2024 Released
148 Pages
2-3 Hours
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Borgo PressISBN 9781557421333

This comprehensive survey delves into the varied critical perspectives surrounding Stephen King's The Shining and Stanley Kubrick's iconic film adaptation. It explores the contrasting interpretations of King's supernatural horror and Kubrick's psychological thriller, examining themes of trauma, madness, and family dynamics. The book offers insights into the artistic, cultural, and philosophical debates that have emerged over the years, providing readers with a deep understanding of how both versions have shaped the horror genre and influenced popular culture.


Tony Magistrale

Tony Magistrale is author of numerous books and articles, most of which have centered on defining and tracing Anglo-American Gothicism from its origins in nineteenth-century romanticism to its contemporary manifestations in popular culture, particularly in the work of Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King. He has published three separate interviews with King, and Magistrale and Michael J. Blouin both served as research assistants to Mr. King.

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