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For another novel, see Julia (Sandra Newman novel). 1975 novel by Peter Straub
Julia
AuthorPeter Straub
LanguageEnglish
GenreHorror
Published1975, Coward, McCann & Geoghegan
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages287
ISBN0698106954
Preceded byUnder Venus 
Followed byIf You Could See Me Now 

Julia is a 1975 novel by American writer Peter Straub. The work is Straub's first novel to deal with the supernatural and was published through Coward, McCann & Geoghegan. Julia was later adapted into the 1977 film Full Circle (released in the USA as The Haunting of Julia), starring Mia Farrow.

The work is Straub's third novel and his second published novel, as Under Venus was not officially published until 1984. Straub began writing Julia at the advice of his literary agent after Under Venus was rejected by his publishers, as his agent recommended that he try writing a gothic novel.

Synopsis

Julia Lofting has just purchased a large house in London as a means of escaping her overbearing husband, Magnus, and to start her life over following the death of her nine-year-old daughter, Kate. But she begins to suspect that she is not alone, and after a seance is held at her home she comes to fear that a malevolent supernatural presence is stalking her.

References

  1. King, Stephen (2010). Danse Macabre (reprint ed.). Gallery Books. p. 267. ISBN 9781439170984.
  2. Joshi, S.T. (2001). The Modern Weird Tale: A Critique of Horror Fiction. McFarland. pp. 202–205. ISBN 9780786409860.
  3. Howison, Del. "Dark Deals: Peter Straub's Options". Fearnet. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  4. Berry, Michael. "AN INTERVIEW WITH PETER STRAUB". SFF.net. Archived from the original on 25 May 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  5. Eberhart, John Mark (November 4, 2004). "Novelist Peter Straub plays with narrative _ and plays on common fears, too". Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service (subscription required). Archived from the original on June 29, 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
Works by Peter Straub
Novels
Novellas
  • The General's Wife (1982)
  • Mrs. God (1990)
  • Bunny is Good Bread (1993)
  • Mr. Clubb and Mr. Cuff (1997)
  • Pork Pie Hat (1999)
  • A Special Place: The Heart of a Dark Matter (2010)
  • The Ballad of Ballard and Sandrine (2011)


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