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Stephen King has received enormous attention from both the popular press as well as academics seeking to explain the unique phenomenon of his success. Books on King explore his canon in religious contexts, in political and historical contexts, in mythic contexts, in Gothic/horror contexts, and in a wide variety of other contexts appropriate to a writer who has become "America's Storyteller.

The Stephen King Companion is an authoritative look at horror author King's personal life and professional career, from Carrie to The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. King expert George Beahm, who has published extensively about Maine's main author, is your seasoned guide to the imaginative world of Stephen King, covering his varied and prodigious output: juvenalia, short fiction, limited edition books, best-selling novels, and film adaptations.

Join your hosts Garyn, Joe, and Vivian as they delve into the mystical, mysterious, and often macabre world of Stephen King.© 2025 Pod One Out Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tragedy, a comedy, and a history all rolled into one, the story of the tyrannical Richard III ranks among Shakespeare's most popular plays. Opening with the famous "Now is the winter of our discontent" soliloquy, this masterful work follows its antihero as he plots to steal the throne of England, causing murder and mayhem all along the way. A full cast, including Robert Stephens and Dame Peggy Ashcroft, brings this devilishly entertaining work to life.

It all began with a correspondence between two quite different women: 28-year-old Sara from Haninge, Sweden, and 65-year-old Amy from the small town of Broken Wheel, Iowa. After years of exchanging books, letters and thoughts on the meaning of literature and life, Sara, mousy, disheveled, who has never been anywhere in her life--has really lived only for her work in a beloved bookshop, which has just closed its doors for the last time--bravely decides to accept her unknown friend's invitation to visit. But when she arrives, she finds her house empty, the funeral guests just heading home. . .

The Mad King is an action-packed swashbuckling adventure in the vein of The Prisoner of Zenda. A young American finds himself mistaken for a European king and is thrown into a world of political intrigue, sword fights, and romance. Can he survive long enough to claim his rightful place?

"Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1" by Sir Thomas Malory is a historical account written in the late 15th century. The narrative explores the legendary romances of King Arthur and his noble Knights of the Round Table, detailing their adventures, battles, and code of chivalry. Central figures include King Arthur, Merlin the wizard, and Uther Pendragon, as the book delves into themes of honor, loyalty, and the consequences of desires. The opening of the book introduces the backstory of Uther Pendragon, who falls in love with Igraine, the wife of the Duke of Cornwall. After a series of events fueled by...

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Moin Leute!Wir lesen jede Woche ein Kapitel aus Stephen Kings Werken und bereden es dann in diesem Podcast. Zuletzt haben wir Stephen Kings "Es" gelesen, und jetzt wagen wir uns an den "Friedhof der Kuscheltiere".Immer montags erscheint eine neue Folge. Kommt mit auf unsere Reise und werdet ein Teil vom Club der Verlierer.Hier findet ihr uns auf Facebook: bit.ly/club-der-verlierer-facebookOder hier auf Instagram: bit.ly/club-der-verlierer-instagramKommt in den Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ndJPU6RuUnd falls ihr nicht genug von uns bekommen könnt, dann klickt hier: bit.ly/...

When two sisters follow their imaginations, they set off on whimsical adventures full of shadow games, dreamlike lands, and the joy of childhood curiosity. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Upon the road, Dick Turpin met Tom, the King of the road, he took Gentleman Tom as a fat pigeon, as highwaymen in Epping Forest they rode, Tom taught the code of the highway to Turpin, it was Tom King who made Dick Turpin a legend, "Your money or your life" they told anyone unlucky enough to be their beholder, Turpin's legend as told by a poet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Lou Sytsma as he covers all aspects of the world of Stephen King. Lou has done podcasts for such shows as Chuck, FarScape, and Fringe. He is a long time Stephen King Constant Reader and a writer of fiction and reviewer of video games.

BILLION How I Became The King Of The Thrill Pill Cult is the story of millionaire, serial entrepreneur and Herbal Ecstacy inventor Shaahin Cheyene and his rise to fame and fortune in the 1990s and beyond. In this series we explore how a teenage boy sleeping in his car created the largest supplement of its time with over ONE BILLION DOLLARS in sales.

A comedy podcast where comedian Grace Mulvey and pop culture obsessive Niamh King ask the question 'what makes a great adaptation?'In each episode we take a beloved book that has been made into a movie or show and do a deep dive into what the production got right (or very wrong). From banger soundtracks to dodgy casting, we get into what it takes to make The Jump from page to screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love Stephen King books? We do too! This podcast discusses all of his books, audiobooks, movies, miniseries, and tv shows. This is a fan podcast and has no affiliation with Mr. King.

The Civil War, the most dramatic moment in this nation's history, also produced some of our greatest literature. From tragic charges to prison escapes to the desolation wrought on those who stayed behind, Blood is an extraordinary collection of reminiscences, fiction, and excerpts from diaries and letters by an array of soldiers, writers, and observers.