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The Stand

Das letzte Gefecht

Stephen King

1978 EN ★ 100

Dark dreams that warn of the coming of the dark man. The apostate of death, his worn-down boot heels tramping the night roads. The warlord of the charnel house and Prince of Evil.

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The Stand

Dark dreams that warn of the coming of the dark man. The apostate of death, his worn-down boot heels tramping the night roads. The warlord of the charnel house and Prince of Evil.

His time is at hand. His empire grows in the west and the Apocalypse looms.

When a man crashes his car into a petrol station, he brings with him the foul corpses of his wife and daughter. He dies and it doesn't take long for the virus which killed him to spread across America and the world.

Reading guide

Why read The Stand?

Released in 1978, The Stand sits at an interesting point in literary history, bridging classic sensibilities with more modern narrative techniques.

It sits at the crossroads of Horror, Fantasy, and Science Fiction, making it appealing to readers with varied tastes who enjoy stories that defy easy classification.

Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Stephen King's work and build a focused reading list.

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Books like The Stand

If you enjoy Stephen King's voice, explore The Shining, The Gunslinger, and 11/22/63 from the same author to continue in a familiar style.

Within Horror, readers who liked The Stand often gravitate toward The Picture of Dorian Gray, Frankenstein, and Dracula — each sharing thematic DNA while offering a different perspective.

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What is The Stand about?

Dark dreams that warn of the coming of the dark man. The apostate of death, his worn-down boot heels tramping the night roads. The warlord of the charnel house and Prince of Evil.

Who wrote The Stand?

The Stand is by Stephen King.

What genre is The Stand?

The Stand falls within Horror, Fantasy, and Science Fiction. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.

When was The Stand published?

The Stand was first published in 1978 by Stephen King.

Is The Stand available as an audiobook or ebook?

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