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Jackson, Hyman family [7] Jackson [7] by Erich Hartmann. Shirley Hardie Jackson (December 14, 1916 – August 8, 1965) was an American writer known primarily for her works of horror and mystery. Her writing career spanned over two decades, during which she composed six novels, two memoirs, and more than 200 short stories.
Sep 26, 2024 · Shirley Jackson was an American novelist and short-story writer best known for her story “The Lottery” (1948). Jackson graduated from Syracuse University in 1940 and married the American literary critic Stanley Edgar Hyman.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Shirley Jackson was an acclaimed American writer known for the short story 'The Lottery,' as well as longer works like 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle.'
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- Jackson's relationship with her mother was complicated. From the time she was a young child to her death — she outlived both of her parents — Shirley Jackson was ever at odds with her mother.
- She kept multiple diaries — in multiple voices. "Today, I shall write. I feel it. I shall write of the great joys of living. " Many writers keep diaries throughout their lives, and Jackson is no exception, but they style in which she did it is unusual.
- She treated her moods like personas, and even named them. Not only did Jackson keep multiple diaries, each with their own style and voice, but she also kept her moods separated and distinct from one another, giving them each a persona of their own.
- Jackson's husband decided to marry her after reading her short story, "Janice." "Stanley closed the magazine demanding to know who Shirley Jackson was.
Shirley Jackson was an American author of novels and short stories. This biography of Shirley Jackson provides detailed information about her childhood, life, writing career and timeline.
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Shirley Jackson (December 14, 1916 – August 8, 1965) was an influential American author. Despite her numerous works, which include several novels and even a children's novel, she was primarily known for her short story, "The Lottery," which depicts an ancient religious ritual, in which one community member is selected each year to be stoned ...
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