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Amsterdam University Press Theorizing Stephen King - Horror and Gothic Media Cultures

Name: Theorizing Stephen King - Horror and Gothic Media Cultures
Brand: Amsterdam University Press
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Theorizing Stephen King explores the literary and cultural significance of Stephen King's work within the broader contexts of horror fiction and gothic media traditions. This academic volume from Amsterdam University Press examines King's contributions to contemporary horror, analysing his narratives through critical lenses that illuminate the genre's evolving relationship with popular culture, folklore, and psychological terror. The book investigates how King's stories reflect and shape modern anxieties, from small-town American life to supernatural horror, offering scholars and enthusiasts alike a comprehensive framework for understanding his influence on horror cinema and literature. Published by Routledge, this examination of King's craft provides essential reading for students of film studies, literature, cultural criticism, and gothic media cultures seeking deeper insight into one of horror's most prolific and influential authors.

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Theorizing Stephen King provides academic analysis of King's literary techniques and thematic concerns within horror and gothic traditions.

The book examines how Stephen King's narratives shape contemporary horror fiction and influence film adaptations of his work.

Published by Routledge through Amsterdam University Press, this volume meets scholarly standards for film studies and media criticism.

This study of Stephen King situates his contributions within broader horror and gothic media cultures and literary history.

The text offers critical frameworks for analysing King's exploration of American settings, psychological terror, and supernatural mythology.

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Brand: Amsterdam University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9048559618
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > Genres > Horror
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 June 2026
Listed Since: 18 September 2024

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