It
1986 novel by Stephen King
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Summary
It is a literary work[1]. It ranks in the top 0.52% of literary work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,064 views/month, #149 of 28,446).[2]
Key Facts
- Author: Stephen King[3]
- Award received: August Derleth Award[4]
- Publisher: Qanun[5]
- Genre: horror fiction[6]
- Language of work or name: English[7]
- Country of origin: United States[8]
- Publication date: September 15, 1986[9]
- Characters: Pennywise[10], Dan McClintock[11], Beverly Marsh[12], Richie Tozier[13], Eddie Kaspbrak[14], Georgie Denbrough[15], Ben Hanscom[16]
- Has edition or translation: It[17], To[18]
- Narrative location: Derry[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:It (novel)[20]
- Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[21], World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[22]
- Takes place in fictional universe: Multiverse[23]
- Title: Cancer[24], IT[25]
- List of characters: list of It characters[26]
- Different from: To[27]
- Derivative work: It[28], Woh[29], It: Chapter Two[30], It: Welcome to Derry[31]
- Form of creative work: novel[32]
Why It Matters
It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] It is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
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What awards did It receive?
Honors received include August Derleth Award[4].