The Gothic World of Stephen King: Landscape of Nightmares

by Gary Hoppenstand (Editor), Ray B. Browne (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879724108
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	06/01/1987
Edition description:	1
Pages:	150
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	1340L (what's this?)

About the Author

Ray B. Browne is professor emeritus of Popular Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University.  Through some sixty books and a variety of initiatives-including the founding of the Journal of Popular Culture, the Popular Culture Association, and the Popular Press itself-he has played an instrumental role in making popular culture a topic of serious inquiry.