Stephen King (Author)

Stephen King is an American author known as the “King of Horror” for his influential work in horror, while also writing suspense, crime, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery. His breakthrough came with *Carrie* in 1974, and he later created acclaimed works like *Different Seasons*, *The Shining*, *It*, and *The Shawshank Redemption*, many of which were adapted into successful films. Throughout his career, King has received numerous awards, including the National Medal of Arts and the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, recognizing his impact on literature.