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Different Seasons, released in 1982, is a collection of four Stephen King novellas. Each story is linked by a seasonal subtitle, offering a thematic cohesion across the volume. Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption follows an unjustly imprisoned man who orchestrates a daring escape; Apt Pupil tells of a teenage Californian who learns about an old man's dark past; The Body recounts the journey of four boys into the Maine woods, confronting life and death; and The Breathing Method chronicles a woman's determination to bring new life into a world full of uncertainty. Together, the tales showcase King's versatility beyond horror, combining tense drama with poignant character studies and exploring the lasting impact of history on individuals.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Stephen King
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