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Shirley Jackson

Also known as Shirley Hardie Jackson
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The late Shirley Jackson is the author of the classic short story, "The Lottery," a dark, unforgettable tale of the unthinking and murderous customs of a small New England town. She is also the author of several American Gothic novels, such as We Have Always Lived in the Castle and The Haunting of Hill House. Her atmospheric stories explore themes of psychological turmoil, isolation, and the inequity of fate.

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Psychological HorrorGothic HorrorQuiet HorrorThe UncannyClaustrophobicDread

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Born
14 Dec 1916
Died
8 Aug 1965
Country
United States
First book
The Road Through the Wall, 1948

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