Nicknamed Virginia Werewoofe by one critic because of her use of demons and ghosts, uncanny fiction writer, housewife and breadwinner, Shirley Jackson earned the reputation of master of the horror tale after her famous novel, The Lottery was published.
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Sources: The New Yorker; Wikipedia
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I enjoyed teaching her story.
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Based on what I have read her stories would have been very interesting to teach.
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Yes! 😀
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Another person you’ve added to my list, although I don’t think I’ll be reading any of her books! 😉
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I might read The Lottery but will pass on the other books 🙂
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Well done, Adele! Not my genre of reading but still cool.
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Thanks, Dale 🙂 Not my genre either although I might read The Lottery. We’ll see.
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I say that… yet I have read some so, hey, maybe!
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Dear Adele,
Wonderful snippet of non-fiction. Piques my curiosity to learn more.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Thank you 🙂 I’m happy it had that effect on you 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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A great nickname for an intriguing person!
My 39!
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I still remember reading “The Lottery” for the first time: chilling.
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It sounds chilling based on what its synopsis.
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thank you so much🎵I am really happy to have you read my article🎸🎵🐬
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You’re welcome 🙂 Thanks for reading mine 🙂
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