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The Magic of Shirley Jackson brings together a handful of Jackson’s most recognized short stories, including the chilling tale of a village lottery, a vignette about a haunting stoning, and other narratives that probe the darker corners of American village life. Jackson’s style blends understated prose with sharp observations of human behavior, making each story a study in manners, customs, and the consequences of mob mentality.
First publish date: 1966
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Shirley Jackson
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