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Carrie by Stephen King (Book Analysis)

Carrie by Stephen King (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

978280801744250EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Carrie by Stephen King. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a useful examination of the novel’s approach to characterization and the author’s influence on the horror genre as a whole. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 50-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Stephen King Presentation of Carrie Summary of Carrie Character study Carrietta “Carrie” White Susan “Sue” Snell Christine “Chris” Hargensen Rita Desjardin Analysis of Carrie The theme of loneliness and isolation Investigative reports, letters and testimonies The history behind Carrie About Carrie Carrie was Stephen King’s debut novel, and remains one of his best-known works to date. It is an epistolary novel which tells the story of the titular anti-heroine, Carrie: a high school student shunned by her peers who is concealing the fact that she has powerful telekinetic abilities. After she is made the target of a particularly cruel prank on prom night, she loses control of her powers, leading to a murderous rampage through the town which leaves utter devastation in her wake. Carrie has been the subject of multiple film adaptations, most recently in 2013, and has also inspired a musical adaptation. About Stephen King Stephen King is an American author who is best known for his work in the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres. Many of his stories are set in his home state of Maine, where he still lives today, and he has been the recipient of numerous literary accolades and prizes. Several of his best-known works have been adapted for the screen, including his novels Carrie, IT and The Mist, and he has frequently been dubbed the “King of Horror” thanks to the influence his work has had on the genre as a whole.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Carrie by Stephen King. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a useful examination of the novel’s approach to characterization and the author’s influence on the horror genre as a whole. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 50-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Stephen King Presentation of Carrie Summary of Carrie Character study Carrietta “Carrie” White Susan “Sue” Snell Christine “Chris” Hargensen Rita Desjardin Analysis of Carrie The theme of loneliness and isolation Investigative reports, letters and testimonies The history behind Carrie About Carrie Carrie was Stephen King’s debut novel, and remains one of his best-known works to date. It is an epistolary novel which tells the story of the titular anti-heroine, Carrie: a high school student shunned by her peers who is concealing the fact that she has powerful telekinetic abilities. After she is made the target of a particularly cruel prank on prom night, she loses control of her powers, leading to a murderous rampage through the town which leaves utter devastation in her wake. Carrie has been the subject of multiple film adaptations, most recently in 2013, and has also inspired a musical adaptation. About Stephen King Stephen King is an American author who is best known for his work in the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres. Many of his stories are set in his home state of Maine, where he still lives today, and he has been the recipient of numerous literary accolades and prizes. Several of his best-known works have been adapted for the screen, including his novels Carrie, IT and The Mist, and he has frequently been dubbed the “King of Horror” thanks to the influence his work has had on the genre as a whole.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Carrie by Stephen King. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a useful examination of the novel’s approach to characterization and the author’s influence on the horror genre as a whole. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Carrie by Stephen King. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a useful examination of the novel’s approach to characterization and the author’s influence on the horror genre as a whole. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 50-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Stephen King
  • Presentation of Carrie
  • Summary of Carrie
  • Character study
    • Carrietta “Carrie” White
    • Susan “Sue” Snell
    • Christine “Chris” Hargensen
    • Rita Desjardin
  • Analysis of Carrie
    • The theme of loneliness and isolation
    • Investigative reports, letters and testimonies
    • The history behind Carrie

About Carrie

Carrie was Stephen King’s debut novel, and remains one of his best-known works to date. It is an epistolary novel which tells the story of the titular anti-heroine, Carrie: a high school student shunned by her peers who is concealing the fact that she has powerful telekinetic abilities. After she is made the target of a particularly cruel prank on prom night, she loses control of her powers, leading to a murderous rampage through the town which leaves utter devastation in her wake.

Carrie has been the subject of multiple film adaptations, most recently in 2013, and has also inspired a musical adaptation.

About Stephen King

Stephen King is an American author who is best known for his work in the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres. Many of his stories are set in his home state of Maine, where he still lives today, and he has been the recipient of numerous literary accolades and prizes. Several of his best-known works have been adapted for the screen, including his novels Carrie, IT and The Mist, and he has frequently been dubbed the “King of Horror” thanks to the influence his work has had on the genre as a whole.

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