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About Stephan King

American

Stephen Edwin King is an American author widely recognized for his contributions to horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Born in Portland, Maine, in 1947, he spent much of his childhood in various locations before settling in Maine. King graduated from the University of Maine in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Prior to his breakthrough as a novelist, he worked as a high school English teacher and in various industrial jobs. His first published novel, *Carrie*, released in 1974, brought him significant attention. King's extensive body of work frequently delves into themes of childhood, the nature of evil, the psychological impact of fear, and the intricacies of small-town American life. His prolific output includes dozens of novels, hundreds of short stories, and several non-fiction books, many of which have been adapted into other media.

Notable works: Carrie, The Shining, The Stand, It, Misery, Pet Sematary

5 facts about Stephan King

  1. Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine.
  2. He graduated from the University of Maine in 1970.
  3. His first published novel was *Carrie* in 1974.
  4. He received the National Medal of Arts in 2014.
  5. King has also published several novels under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.

Best Stephan King quotes

“Tutti i grandi alberghi hanno i loro segreti. Ma l'Overlook... l'Overlook è diverso. È vivo.”

Dick Hallorann avverte Danny Torrance della natura malevola dell'Overlook Hotel.

From Shining
“Vieni a giocare con noi, Danny. Per sempre, e sempre, e sempre.”

Le voci spettrali delle gemelle Grady si rivolgono a Danny nelle sue visioni.

From Shining
“L'alcol, Danny, è una cosa terribile. Ti fa fare cose che non faresti mai.”

Jack Torrance, in un momento di lucidità o autoinganno, parla a Danny della sua dipendenza.

From Shining
“Non puoi fuggire da te stesso, Jack. Non puoi fuggire da questo posto.”

L'hotel, attraverso le sue manifestazioni, tormenta Jack, riflettendo i suoi demoni interiori.

From Shining
“Il vero orrore non è quello che vedi, ma quello che senti.”

Riflessione generale sulla natura della paura e dell'influenza psicologica dell'Overlook.

From Shining

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