Description |
ix, 197 p. ; 23 cm. |
Subject |
King, Stephen, 1947- -- Criticism and interpretation.
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King, Stephen, 1947- -- Family.
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King, Tabitha -- Criticism and interpretation.
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King, Owen -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Hill, Joe -- Criticism and interpretation.
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American fiction -- History and criticism.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
What's in a name? Intersections and collaborations among the (horror) fiction of the King family -- Like father, like son(s) the art of the short story, or, What about mom? -- In the footsteps of fame, or, Starting with the youngest: The fiction of Owen King -- More than a matriarch: Tabitha King's canon -- Emerging from the shadows: Joseph Hillstrom King becomes Joe Hill. |
Summary |
"This work examines Stephen King's position in popular literary circles and then considers the contributions of his family to contemporary fiction. The work of his wife, Tabitha King, and sons, Owen King and Joe Hill, have found varying levels of success in their own right. This is the first extended exploration of the works of three authors"--Provided by publisher. |
LC # |
PS3561.I483 Z7837 2011 |
ISBN |
9780786448500 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0786448504 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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