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   The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It is King's third published novel and first hardcover bestseller; its success firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre.

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   George Hatfield. George is an ex-student who was on Jack's debate team at Stovington Prep. When George is cut from the team, he retaliates against Jack by slashing his tires. Jack catches him in the act, loses his... Back.

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   Characters. The Shining has a relatively limited cast of characters for a novel of its length and scope. At the work's core, at the place where all thematic and structural lines intersect, is...

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   How many characters are in the Shining?

   • In The Shining, there are basically three characters outside of a small cast of supporting actors. The setting is really just a giant old hotel in a snowy Colorado town. But SK takes even more pages, sometimes entire blasted chapters to develop his characters and set his scenes. Like I said before, it's a slow burn, man.

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   What is the LitCharts study guide on Stephen King's 'The Shining'?

   • Welcome to the LitCharts study guide on Stephen King's The Shining. Created by the original team behind SparkNotes, LitCharts are the world's best literature guides. A concise biography of Stephen King plus historical and literary context for The Shining. A quick-reference summary: The Shining on a single page.

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   What makes the shining a great story?

   • The genius of The Shining is the simplicity of its setting. Isolated location. Spirit infested living accommodations. Precocious child. All these story elements are exceedingly familiar. Layered onto this foundation is King’s exploration of Jack’s increasingly fragile psyche. King is at the height of his powers in his evocation of Jack.

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   Was 'the Shining' based on a true story?

   • The film was adapted from Stephen King's novel, published in 1977. The Shining, gothic horror novel by Stephen King, first published in 1977. Eclipsed perhaps only by its 1980 film adaptation, the novel is one of the most popular and enduring horror stories of all time.

   The Shining | Book, Summary, Facts, Adaptations, & Sequel

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   Description, analysis, and timelines for The Shining's characters. The Shining: Symbols Explanations of The Shining 's symbols, and tracking of where they appear.

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   Background. This classic novel is arguably King's most famous story. It deals with many of King's recurring themes, including alcoholism, domestic violence, misfit, yet gifted children and the insanity of authors.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Summary and characters. The Shining is set in Colorado in the 1970s. It centers on the Torrance family: husband Jack, wife Wendy, and their five-year-old son, Danny. At the beginning of the novel, Jack is hired as the caretaker of the remote Overlook Hotel for the winter offseason.

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   Jan 28, 1977 · Stephen King. 4.27. 1,501,769 ratings39,327 reviews. Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing.