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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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   Jan 28, 1977 · Jack Torrance was a teacher and promising writer, but his alcoholism and short temper wrecked his career and very nearly ended his marriage. Jack has been sober over a year, and he and Wendy have started down the path of reconciliation.

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   Publisher. Doubleday. Jack Torrance, his wife Wendy, and their young son Danny move into the Overlook Hotel, where Jack has been hired as the winter caretaker. Cut off from civilization for months, Jack hopes to battle alcoholism and uncontrolled rage while writing a play.

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   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. A sequel, titled Doctor Sleep, was published in 2013 and adapted into a film in 2019.

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   Nov 26, 2022 · Whether you're looking at Stephen King's book or Stanley Kubrick's movie, The Shining's Jack Torrance is a darkly complex horror character.

6. bookanalysis.com › stephen-king › the-shiningThe Shining by Stephen King - Book Analysis

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   By Stephen King. 'The Shining' by Stephen King follows the Torrance family after they move into the isolated Overlook Hotel for the winter season. About the Book. Protagonist: Jack Torrance. Publication Date: 1977. Genre: Humor. Rating: 3.8/5. Introduction. Summary. Themes and Analysis. Characters. Quotes. Film Adaption. Review. Stephen King.

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   Who is Jack Torrance?

   • Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer, is hired as the winter caretaker at the Overlook Hotel, an isolated resort hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Jack is a recovering alcoholic with anger issues which, prior to the story, had caused him to accidentally break his son Danny 's arm and lose a teaching job after assaulting a student.

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   Who is Danny Torrance?

   • And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old. 497 pages, Paperback First published January 28, 1977 Stephen Edwin King was born the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King.

   The Shining (The Shining, #1) by Stephen King | Goodreads

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   What is Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel like?

   • 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. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote...and more sinister.

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8. www.litcharts.com › lit › the-shiningThe Shining Study Guide | Literature Guide | LitCharts

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   When Published: 1977 Literary Period: Contemporary Genre: Horror Setting: The Colorado Rocky Mountains Climax: The boiler in the Overlook Hotel explodes, killing Jack Torrance and destroying the hotel. Antagonist: Jack Torrance; the evil forces of the Overlook Hotel Point of View: Third Person