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Download the PDF file of the classic short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, about a disturbing annual ritual in a small town. The file contains the full text of the story, the original paraphernalia, and the ritual details.
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Jun 27, 2022 · Download or stream the text of "The Lottery" (1948) by Shirley Jackson, a classic short story about a disturbing ritual in a small town. The Internet Archive offers this public domain work in English.
THE LOTTERY Shirley Jackson 1 The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green. The people of the village began to gather in the square, between the post office and the bank, around ten o'clock; in some towns there were so
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The lottery was conducted--as were the square dances, the teen club, the Halloween program--by Mr. Summers. who had time and energy to devote to civic activities. He was a round-faced, jovial man and he
The lottery was conducted--as were the square dances, the teen club, the Halloween program--by Mr. Summers. who had time and energy to devote to civic activities. He was a round-faced, jovial man and he ran the coal business, and people were sorry for him. because he had no children and his wife was a scold.
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