Stephen King:
American Author of Contemporary Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy
Introduction
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of horror, fantasy, science fiction, and suspense who was born in Portland, Maine, on September 21, 1947. He has sold more than 350 million copies of his books. Many of his books have been adapted into films, TV movies, and comic books. King has published 50 novels, five nonfiction books, and two hundred short stories. He has received many awards to recognize his amazing works. King is married to Tabitha King and have three children: Naomi King, Joe King, and Owen King. Stephen King is an American author well known for his wide-ranging repertory of genres and a very unique writing style that makes him one of the most popular and relevant contemporary writers.
Early Life
King’s parents were Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. He Attended Durham Elementary School and graduated from Lisbon Falls High School, Maine. In 1970, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Maine. He showed an early interest in horror readings and began to write for fun while still in school. Collins (1988) reported that “the discovery of a collection of paperback books his father had left behind stimulated King’s interest in science fiction and adventure.” King worked even more seriously on his own writing, Collins (1988) observes, “especially after finding out that his father had unsuccessfully submitted horror stories to some magazines” (p. 8). King was also active in student politics, serving as a member of the student senate. Justin Brooks (2008) notes that after leaving the university he worked as a teacher at Hampdem Academy in Maine and wrote short stories for magazines. Collins ...
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Conclusion
Stephen King is an American writer who has succeed in American and world literatures with a vast repertory of genres such as horror, science fiction, fantasy, and drama. His writing career is as wonderful as his political activism. King is a man who stands up for what he believes is fair and just, and he also provides economic support to those in need in his community and around the country through his foundation. Stephen King is a great writer and a righteous man. He is a good example to follow because his astonishing contribution to the American letters, as well as his militant involvement in social issues, lead the journey in making the world a better place for all.
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First, King's emotional appeal is what above all contrasts Thoreau's essay. Both hold the same theme of disobeying unjust laws, their admiration for the minority's viewpoint, and even the fact that they wrote their essays in prison; however, King uses pathos in order to arouse shame, empathy, and sympathy while Thoreau lacks a true emotional relation. Primarily, King draws emotional appeal with the usage of a passion, devotion, and a hopeful and optimistic tone. To draw insight into his own life and evoke guilt upon the white moderates, King makes two references to conversations shared with his children. He discusses the instant with his daughter and her desire to go to “the public amusement park that has just been advertised on television,” and the conflict that was faced because “Funtown is closed to colored children.” King relates to his audience through their children and their feelings to show them the great impact that the segregation h...
Stephen Edwin King was born in Portland, Maine in 1947, the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. After his parents separated when Stephen was a toddler, he and his older brother, David, were raised by his mother. Parts of his childhood were spent in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where his father's family was at the time, and in Stratford, Connecticut. When Stephen was eleven, his mother brought her children back to Durham, Maine, for good. Her parents, Guy and Nellie Pillsbury, had become incapacitated with old age, and Ruth King was persuaded by her sisters to take over the physical care of the elderly couple. Other family members provided a small house in Durham and financial support. After Stephen's grandparents passed away, Mrs. King found work in the kitchens of Pineland, a nearby residential facility for the mentally challenged.
Writer Stephen King’s death sounds like something out of one of his novels. He died early yesterday morning when he was struck by a car on a lonely dirt road near his house in Portland, Maine. Officials said that King was on a daily walk on a deserted road when an unidentified driver hit him.
King is a writer by trade, but has also had an extensive teaching career. He worked as a Professor of Native Studies at the University of Lethbridge, in Alberta, and was also the Chair of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota. He currently teaches Native literature and creative writing at the University of Guelph in southern Ontario.
family stressed the need of a firm education to lean back on. King attended a local,
Stephen King is one of the greatest American authors who was greatly influenced by history and it is clearly shown in his work. Throughout the 20th century there have been many world events that have influenced American culture today; many of these controversies in which America has been involved include: Russia’s Red Scare, The Cold War, and the Vietnam War.
"If you have an imagination, let it run free." - Steven King, 1963 Stephen Edwin King is one of today's most popular and best selling writers. King combines the elements of psychological thrillers, science fiction, the paranormal, and detective themes into his stories. In addition to these themes, King sticks to using great and vivid detail that is set in a realistic everyday place. Stephen King who is mainly known for his novels, has broadened his horizons to different types of writings such as movie scripts, nonfiction, autobiographies, children's books, and short stories.
Martin’s life story is a very astonishing thing alone. He did remarkable things with his childhood, all the jobs he participated in, his shocking assassination, and just little facts about him. One may think that a person can’t be successful till they are an adult, but King proved this to be false. Martin Luther King’s accomplishments began very early in his life, even as early as his childhood. Starting at a young age, Martin excelled above average in just about all the school work he participated in. He attended Booker T Washington high school and graduated at age fifteen. Skipping two grades in high school, King exceeded all previous standards. He was enrolled at Morehouse College directly after graduating high school. The next step he took was entering Crozer Theological Seminary. For graduate studies, King submitted to Boston University and received his Doctorate of Philosophy in Systematic Theology.
Stephen King is a well-known and talented horror/fiction author who has published over eleven books in the last two decades. His great stories of horror and fantasy have been enjoyed by kids and adults starting from his first best-seller, Carrie. King's wit and style of writing has made him one of the most popular horror story authors today. Stephen King's life has not been an easy one.
Stephen King is one of the greatest authors in history, and will forever be timeless in our hearts and minds. It’s truly amazing how king is able to unearth our deepest fears and bring them to life. He is a major contribution to the literature world of horror, with over three hundred and fifty million copies sold but some critics feel that he is not worthy of being in the same category as The best horror authors. King has revolutionized horror by turning it into something readable for everyone; he makes our fears a reality that we must overcome. He understands all of the defining moments in our lives such as, expressions of loss, and the dreaded terror of the unknown. There should be no doubt that Stephen will remain the modern face of horror despite what ridiculers may state.
... get his stories to fascinate readers. He is crazy but he is amazing at what he does. His love of cars and fantasy is what got me into reading his books. Stephen King bases his stories and movies on Edgar Allen Poes works. For example, Dolan’s Cadillac is a newer version of Cask of Amontillado but way worse. The newest novel he has written is Under the Dome. I love reading because of him. I hope he continues what he is doing now.
and his father, Donald King. Today, Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha King, are living
Stephen King is known by many as a successful author, but every author is only as good as his or her works. King has produced various types of works such as short stories, novels, novellas, screenplays, and comics. His work has been the “most important bridge between the horror genre and literary respectability from the late 1960s and 1970s up to the present time” (Hoppenstand 3). Stephen Edwin King was born September 21, 1947 in Portland, Maine. He is the second son of Donald Edwin and Nellie Ruth King. When King was two years old, his father, a captain in the merchant marines, went out to buy a pack of cigarettes and never returned. Nellie, King’s mother, raised King and his adopted older brother David. The family under the care of Nellie experienced many hardships and moved often as she looked for work. The family lived in Maine, Massachusetts, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. When King was six years old, the family finally settled in Stratford, Connecticut (Hoppenstand 8; Stephen King).
Stephen King wrote a very brief essay titled "Why we Crave Horror Movies", in which he explained some of the reasons that people choose to go to horror movies to be entertained. In his essay, King goes on to explain that we as a people need horror movies as a sort of release; to feed the darker elements within all of us without having to sacrifice our humanity (also, civility). King does this by comparing people based on their levels of sanity whereas some societal "eccentricities" are completely acceptable, while some will get you thrown right into the loony bin. It’s summed up pretty well in this quote: