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The Lottery

Shirley Jackson • Creative Education • ISBN 9781583415849

The Lottery cover

The Lottery

Shirley Jackson • Creative Education • ISBN-13 9781583415849

ISBN-10 Not provided • 2008 • Illustrated Edition

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ISBN 9781583415849 • Completeness 73

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Description

Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery' is a chilling short story that explores themes of tradition, violence, and the human capacity for cruelty. Set in a small town, the story unfolds as the townspeople gather for an annual lottery, revealing the dark side of human nature and societal norms.

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Publisher: Creative Education
HardcoverIllustrated Edition2008
Pages: 32Language: EnglishPaper finish: Glossy

Catalog notes

Contributor: Shirley Jackson

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Category: 20th Century LiteratureCategory: American LiteratureCategory: Classic LiteratureCategory: Cultural CritiqueCategory: Dystopian ThemesCategory: Horror FictionCategory: LiteratureCategory: Psychological FictionInfluenced by: Nathaniel HawthorneInfluenced by: Edgar Allan PoeInfluenced: Stephen KingInfluenced: Margaret AtwoodInfluenced: Contemporary Horror WritersCornerstone of: American Gothic Literature

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