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Shirley Jackson
Shirley Jackson’s masterpiece - the deliciously dark and funny story of Merricat, tomboy teenager, beloved sister - and possible mass murderer.
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Offers a collection of short stories, in which an excellent host finds himself turned out of home by his own guests; a woman spends her wedding day frantically searching for…
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Step into the unsettling world of Shirley Jackson this autumn with a collection of her finest, darkest short stories.
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The Haunting of Hill House is a chilling story of the power of fear.
Living in the Blackwood family home with only her sister Constance and her Uncle Julian for company, Merricat just wants to preserve their delicate way of life.
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This chilling tale of a lottery in a small town which ends in death remains a powerful piece of literature and is a true classic in every sense of the…
Fifty new books at e1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry
‘ Of course, no one would…
A beautifully designed clothbound edition of Shirley Jackson's chilling tale of power and fear
Hunting for evidence of the occult, Dr Montague invites three participants to Hill House- Theodora, his…
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"First published in the United States of America by The Viking Press 1962. Published in a Viking Compass edition 1970. Published in Penguin Books 1976. Previously published with an afterword…
Elizabeth Richmond is almost too quiet to be believed, with no friends, no parents, and a job that leaves her strangely unnoticed. But soon she starts to behave in ways…
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Mrs Halloran has inherited the great Halloran house on the death of her son, much to the disgust of her daughter-in-law, the delight of her wicked granddaughter and the confusion…
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Features unpublished and uncollected stories, essays, lectures, letters and drawings.
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The author offers a humorous account of her experiences as she, her husband, and their four young children moved from an apartment in the city to a big house in…
The stories in this edition represent the great diversity of Shirley Jackson’s work, from humor to her shocking explorations of the human psyche. The tales range from the writings of…
Originally published: New York: Viking Press, 1962.
Shirley Jackson, Laurence Jackson Hyman (ed.)
A bewitchingly brilliant collection of never-before-published letters from the renowned author of “The Lottery” and The Haunting of Hill House
The first dedicated exploration of the short fiction of Shirley Jackson for three decades, this volume takes an in-depth look at the themes and legacies of her 200-plus short stories…
In the uproarious sequel to Life Among the Savages, the author of The Haunting of Hill House confronts the most vexing demons yet- her children
Shirley Jackson skewered the trials…
Miles Hyman
The classic short story is now in full colour, from Shirley Jackson’s grandson.
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Caroline Blackwood
A pitch-black rediscovered classic about female rage and collective hysteria in the wake of a child's disappearance from a sleepy commuter town - perfect for fans of Patricia Highsmith, Celia…
Natalie Waite, daughter of a mediocre writer and a neurotic housewife, is increasingly unsure of her place in the world. In the midst of adolescence she senses a creeping darkness…
Shirley Desmond Jackson
Sometimes success doesn't feel like it should. Many of us are surprised when we don't experience joy in our accomplishments. Too often our outward appearance of success and achievement mask…
With this Bible study companion to Live Inspired: Freeing Ourselves from the Grip of Performancism by Shirley Desmond Jackson, you'll discover the transformative power of a Spirit-led life. This study…
Clare Beams
An eerie, psychologically thrilling gothic on pregnancy, yearning and bodily autonomy from a 'feminist voice for the twenty-first century that is wickedly sharp-eyed, wholly unpredictable and wholly engaging' (Joyce Carol…
From The Lottery to The Haunting of Hill House, Shirley Jackson’s oeuvre has created an influential apocalyptic vision of America. This collection of essays offers new insights into her work…
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The popularity of such widely known works as The Lottery and The Haunting of Hill House has tended to obscure the extent of Shirley Jackson’s literary output, which includes six…
The popularity of such widely known works as The Lottery and The Haunting of Hill House has tended to obscure the extent of Shirley Jackson’s literary output. Organized around the…
Darryl Hattenhauer
Argues that Jackson’s anticipation of postmodernism ranks her among the most significant writers of her time.
Virginia Loh-Hagan
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of physicist Shirley Ann Jackson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children…
Bernice M. Murphy
Shirley Jackson was one of America’s most prominent female writers of the 1950s. These essays widen the scope of Jackson scholarship with new writing on such works as The Road…
Cengage Learning Gale
A Study Guide for Shirley Jackson’s Charles, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Short Stories for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context…
Ruth Franklin
Reviving the life and work of a neglected master, this biography establishes Shirley Jackson as a towering figure in American literature.
A Study Guide for Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Short Stories for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context…
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Six years after four members of the Blackwood family died of arsenic poisoning, the three survivors-elder, agoraphobic sister Constance; wheelchair-bound Uncle Julian; and 18-year-old Mary Katherine, or Merricat-live in peaceful…
Includes information about the author, and a closer look at the story.
In the sequel to Life Among the Savages, Jackson confronts the most vexing demons yet: her children.
Describes the social and religious conditions surrounding the Salem witch hunts, the extensive trials and executions, and the aftermath of the hysteria.
The Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class and Gender chronicles the development, growth, history, impact, and future direction of race, gender, and class studies, providing clear and informative essays by…
On a day when the sky is green and the sun is blue, a magician appears to make a child’s wishes come true. Colorful two-page spreads depict a series of…
In Pepper Street, an attractive suburban neighbourhood filled with bullies and egotistical bigots, the feelings of the inhabitants are shallow and selfish: What can a neighbour gain from another neighbour…
Author’s original title: The lottery, or, The adventures of James Harris –Copyright page.
Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, a trove of iconic horror stories from the legendary Shirley Jackson, "the master of the haunted tale" (The New York Times Book Review). Featuring an…
Originally published: New York: Viking Press, 1959.
The greatest haunted house story ever written and the inspiration for a 10-part Netflix series directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, and Timothy Hutton.
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