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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
: A highly contagious and nearly 100% fatal strain of influenza.
The narrative follows a sprawling ensemble, each making a personal "stand":
