The Sundial by Shirley Jackson
In this darkly comedic and suspenseful novel, a wealthy family and their eccentric guests gather in a grand, isolated mansion, convinced that the world is about to end. As they prepare for the impending apocalypse, tensions rise and secrets unravel, revealing the characters' deep-seated fears and desires. The story explores themes of power, paranoia, and human folly, as the characters grapple with their beliefs and the looming uncertainty of their fate, ultimately questioning the nature of reality and the reliability of prophecy.
- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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(2.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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