FAQ About Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson was a prolific writer, and she produced numerous notable works across various genres. Some of her most well-known and significant works include:

• "The Lottery" (1948) - This short story is perhaps Jackson's most famous work. It was published in The New Yorker and caused a stir due to its shocking and disturbing portrayal of a small town's ritualistic lottery.
• "The Haunting of Hill House" (1959) - This novel is considered one of the greatest haunted house stories in literature. It follows a group of people who stay at the ominous Hill House to investigate paranormal activity.
• "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" (1962) - This novel tells the story of the Blackwood family, the remaining members of which live isolated from their village after a mysterious and tragic event.
• "The Sundial" (1958) - In this novel, a group of people believes the world will end and that they are chosen to survive in a new world. It explores themes of delusion and mass hysteria.
• "The Haunting" (1959) - This novella served as the basis for the 1963 film "The Haunting" and the 1999 remake "The Haunting." It follows a paranormal investigator and a group of people who stay in a supposedly haunted mansion.
• "Hangsaman" (1951) - This novel is a psychological thriller about a young woman who feels alienated and disconnected from the world around her.
• "Life Among the Savages" (1953) - A humorous memoir that offers a candid look at Jackson's life as a wife and mother.
• "The Bird's Nest" (1954) - This novel explores the life of a young woman with multiple personalities.
• "The Road Through the Wall" (1948) - Jackson's debut novel, which delves into the dark secrets of a suburban neighborhood.
• "Just an Ordinary Day" (1997) - A posthumous collection of Jackson's previously uncollected stories, essays, and lectures.