“I suppose, I hoped, by setting a particularly brutal ancient rite in the present and in my own village to shock the story's readers with a graphic dramatization of the pointless violence and general inhumanity in their own lives.”
Book:The Lottery
Quote by Shirley Jackson
Work
The Lottery
Shirley Jackson's chilling narrative delves into the dark side of small-town life, where an annual lottery serves as a ritualistic event with unsettling consequences. more
Author
Shirley Jackson
Shirley Jackson (December 14, 1916 – August 8, 1965) was an American author whose dark and unsettling stories have left a lasting impact on the horror genre. Known for her psychological insights and the way she intertwines the supernatural with everyday life, Jackson's work has been widely celebrated for its originality and depth. more
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