Shirley Jackson by Bernice M. Murphy
A Literary Life
A concise critical study that surveys a major twentieth-century writer’s life and body of work, situating her within mid-century American culture and the Gothic tradition. It offers close readings of key novels and short stories, highlighting how themes of ritual, scapegoating, communal anxiety, domestic unease, and the uncanny permeate everyday settings. The discussion bridges horror and humor, examines portrayals of small-town and suburban spaces, and traces the development and reception of the oeuvre. Ultimately, it reassesses the legacy and enduring influence on contemporary horror and literary fiction.
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- 2016
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