The Battle for the Soul of America: A Look at "The Stand" Stephen King's epic 1978 novel, The Stand , remains a titan of post-apocalyptic fiction. It explores a world decimated by a genetically engineered superflu—often called "Captain Trips"—leaving a tiny fraction of humanity to choose between two diametrically opposed leaders. The Catalyst: Captain Trips

As the survivors wander, they are drawn by dreams toward one of two figures who represent the cosmic struggle between good and evil:

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