Stephen King’s Early Years: Carrie, Salem’s Lot, and The Shining

This lecture explores King’s early years and meteoric rise from a struggling writer living in poverty to one of the world’s best-selling authors and a multi-millionaire. Along the way, we’ll explore the making of three landmark novels— Carrie , Salem’s Lot , and The Shining —and the experiences that helped shape King’s career and influence on modern horror.