Quote: (07-05-2013 04:14 AM)2Wycked Wrote:
It is based on the novella "The Body" by Stephen King, released in 1982 in a compilation called "Different Seasons." The compilation also included "Hope Springs Eternal," also known in cinematic form as "The Shawshank Redemption."
A moot point, but "Hope Springs Eternal" is actually the subtitle. The main title is "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption."
One of my favorite King stories, long before the movie came out. And "The Body" is another one of my favorites. Actually I can safely say these are two of my favorite pieces by ANY writer and clear examples of why Stephen King is far more than just a horror writer. Both very emotional, thought-provoking tales that have stuck with me throughout my life, and I go back to read them every few years or so.
This was a very personal post. I would have liked to see further analysis of the story but an interesting read nonetheless.
By the way, I found PDFs of both online for those who haven't read them yet. Enjoy.
The Body (Stand by Me):
http://dis.fatih.edu.tr/store/docs/834616_uG1e18FI.pdf
Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption:
http://filmandliterature.edublogs.org/fi...ption2.pdf
Beyond All Seas
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.
To be your own man is a hard business. If you try it, you'll be lonely often, and sometimes
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Kipling
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.
To be your own man is a hard business. If you try it, you'll be lonely often, and sometimes
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Kipling