The Shining (novel)
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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
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The Stanley Hotel, which hosted King in 1974, served as the inspiration for the Overlook Hotel.
The Stanley Hotel
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The Stanley Hotel is a 140-room Georgian Revival hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, United States, about 5 miles from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The hotel is considered one of America's
The Shining (novel)
…King as a preeminent author in the horror genre. The setting and characters are influenced by King's personal experiences, including his visit to The Stanley Hotel in 1974 and his struggle with alcoholism. The novel was adapted into a 1980 film and a 1997 miniseries. The book was followed by a sequel, Doctor Sleep…
F.O. Stanley, the hotel's founder circa 1910
The 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl.
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