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The Shining (1977) is a horror novel by American author Stephen King. The title was inspired by the John Lennon song "Instant Karma!", which contained the line "We all shine on…" King had originally wanted to call the book "The Shiner," but changed it when he discovered that "shiner" was derogatory slang for blacks. It was King's third published novel, and first hardback bestseller, and the success of the book firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre.
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