Person in history
Peter Straub
Peter Straub, American novelist (born 1943)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2022 · September 4
Their story
Who they were
Peter Straub, American novelist (born 1943)
Early life
Straub was born on March 2, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He studied at Carleton College in Minnesota and later earned a doctorate in English literature from University College Dublin.
Path and career
Straub published his debut novel *Marriages* in 1973 before establishing himself in horror with *Julia* (1974) and the acclaimed *Ghost Story* (1979). He co-wrote the epic *The Talisman* (1984) and *Black House* (2001) with Stephen King, blending their distinctive styles.
His later works included *The Throat* (1993), *Mr. X* (1999), and *A Dark Matter* (2010). Straub was recognized as a master of literary horror, influencing generations of writers in the genre.
Why this date
Peter Straub appears on our September 4 calendar for 2022 as a death entry.
Sources
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September 4 2022.
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