Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson


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  • Author: Shirley Jackson

Other Literary Forms

Shirley Jackson’s dozen published books include novels, humorous fictionalized autobiographies, and children’s books. Many of her stories, essays, and public speeches remain uncollected. Several works have been adapted to other media: “The Lottery” for television, We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1962) for stage, and The Bird’s Nest (1954) and The Haunting of Hill House (1959) for the cinema.

Achievements

Shirley Jackson is probably best known for her short story “The Lottery,” which was first...

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