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Shirley Jackson, 1916-1965, one of the most brilliant and influential authors of the twentieth century, is widely acclaimed for her stories and novels of the supernatural, including the well-known short story “The Lottery” and the best-selling novel “The Haunting of Hill House.”
Oct 10, 2016 · The Haunted Mind of Shirley Jackson. A new biography explores one of the twentieth century’s most tortured writers. By Zoë Heller. October 10, 2016. A new biography argues that Jackson’s books...
Genre. Horror, Biographies & Memoirs, Short Stories. edit data. Shirley Jackson was an influential American author. A popular writer in her time, her work has received increasing attention from literary critics in recent years. She has influenced such writers as Stephen King, Nigel Kneale, and Richard Matheson.
Shirley Jackson was a popular American novelist and short story writer of twentieth century, known for her forte in mystery and horror fiction. Supernatural, sinister and mysterious elements played significant role in her works. Her notable works include the short story The Lottery and the novel The Haunting of Hill House.
Oct 3, 2019 · For years best known as the author of the creepy (and often assigned in high school and/or college English classes) short story “The Lottery,” Shirley Jackson and her many other works have been gaining recognition and popularity in recent years. If you’re wondering where to start with Shirley Jackson books and short stories, look no further!
Jun 26, 2023 · 534. By Scott Heller. Published June 26, 2023 Updated July 5, 2023. In its June 26, 1948, issue, The New Yorker published Shirley Jackson’s unsettling story “The Lottery,” and it’s not an...
Oct 22, 2016 · Shirley Jackson: the US queen of gothic horror claims her literary crown. Ignored by critics during her lifetime, the Haunting of Hill House author is now recognised as a great American...
