Lesson #669

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Half-century of horror: Stephen King’s debut novel, ‘Carrie,’ released 50 years ago

Barack Obama presents Stephen King with the National Medal of the Arts

National Endowment for the Arts; Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

April 25, 2024:

Fifty years ago this month, "Carrie," Stephen King's first novel, was released. It was the first of many, as King became one of the world's best-selling authors. His stories involved the supernatural, terror, and horror. Several have been adapted into movies and television shows. The 77-year-old is still writing: his next book will be released later this year.

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