Description
Stephen King is no stranger to the realm of literary criticism, but his most fantastic, far-reaching work has aroused little academic scrutiny. This study of King's epic Dark Tower series encompasses the career of one of the world's best-selling authors and frames him as more than a "horror writer." Four categories of analysis--genre, art, evil, and intertextuality--provide a focused look at the center of King's fictional universe. This book reaches beyond popular culture treatments of the series and examines it against King's horror work, audience expectations, and the larger literary landscape.
Author: Patrick McAleer
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 01/16/2009
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780786439775
ISBN10: 0786439777
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Film | General
About the Author
Patrick McAleer co-chairs the Stephen King Area of the Popular Culture Association. He has published many articles on King and teaches English at Inver Hills Community College in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.