The Long Walk
The Long Walk is a dystopian work by Stephen King and Richard Bachman, published in 1979. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, post-apocalyptic collapse, and young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Stephen King, Richard Bachman |
|---|---|
| First published | 1979 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780142427835 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Long Walk is a 1970s dystopia by Stephen King and Richard Bachman. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, post-apocalyptic collapse, and young-adult dystopia, surfacing propaganda. Library catalogues index it under subjects including horror, suspense, fiction, dystopia, walking contests, and totalitarianism. The edition on file runs about 400 pages, has been issued by Simon and Schuster, and carries ISBN 9780142427835. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was The Long Walk published?
The Long Walk was first published in 1979.
Who wrote The Long Walk?
The Long Walk was written by Stephen King and Richard Bachman.
What kind of dystopia is The Long Walk?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, Post-apocalyptic, YA dystopia, with themes of Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Long Walk?
A catalogued edition of The Long Walk carries ISBN-13 9780142427835.
