The General's Wife
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The General's Wife is a horror
short story
by Peter Straub
. It was first published in 1982
by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,200 copies and was issued without a jacket. The story is from a previously unpublished extract from the manuscript of Straub's novel, Floating Dragon
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Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
short story
Short story
A short story is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format. This format tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as novellas and novels. Short story definitions based on length differ somewhat, even among professional writers, in part because...
by Peter Straub
Peter Straub
Peter Francis Straub is an American author and poet, most famous for his work in the horror genre. His horror fiction has received numerous literary honors such as the Bram Stoker Award, World Fantasy Award, and International Horror Guild Award, placing him among the most-honored horror authors in...
. It was first published in 1982
1982 in literature
The year 1982 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*La Bicyclette Bleue by Régine Deforges becomes France's best selling novel ever.-New books:...
by Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. in an edition of 1,200 copies and was issued without a jacket. The story is from a previously unpublished extract from the manuscript of Straub's novel, Floating Dragon
Floating Dragon
Floating Dragon is the seventh novel by author Peter Straub, originally published by Underwood-Miller in November 1982 and G.P. Putnam's Sons in February 1983.-Synopsis:...
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