What genres does Stephen King write about?

Stephen King is primarily known for writing in the horror genre. However, his work spans several other genres as well, including:

Horror:

* Classic horror: *Carrie*, *Salem's Lot*, *The Shining*, *It*

* Supernatural horror: *Pet Sematary*, *Misery*, *The Stand*, *11/22/63*

* Psychological horror: *The Dead Zone*, *Misery*, *Revival*

Thriller:

* Crime thriller: *The Green Mile*, *Bag of Bones*, *The Outsider*

* Suspense thriller: *The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon*, *11/22/63*, *Revival*

Fantasy:

* Dark fantasy: *The Dark Tower* series, *Eyes of the Dragon*

Science Fiction:

* Hard sci-fi: *The Running Man*, *Firestarter*

Other Genres:

* Mystery: *The Colorado Kid*, *Joyland*

* Romance: *Different Seasons* (which also contains some horror elements)

* Literary fiction: *Different Seasons*, *11/22/63*

King often combines genres within a single novel, blurring the lines between them. His work is characterized by strong characters, gripping plots, and often explores themes of fear, loss, redemption, and the nature of good and evil.

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