Stephen King (Bloom's Modern Critical Views)

Prolific author, Stephen King published his first short story, "I Was a Teenage Grave Robber," in "Comics Review" in 1965. Though often disparaged by literary critics, his work has influenced an entire generation of horror and science fiction writers, and he was awarded the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. King fans will clamor for this completely updated study guide on their hero. Featuring the latest and most important critical interpretations of the horror master's work, "Stephen King, Updated Edition" is an ideal vehicle to jump-start research and further reading.