Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life

Shirley Jackson

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Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life

Shirley Jackson

4.9/5
1,812 RATINGS  |  143 REVIEWS

Description: Winner • National Book Critics Circle Award (Biography)Winner • Edgar Award (Critical/Biographical)Winner • Bram Stoker Award (Nonfiction)A New York Times Notable BookA Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Pick of the YearNamed one of the Best Books of the Year by Entertainment Weekly, NPR, TIME, Boston Globe, NYLON, San Francisco Chronicle, Seattle Times, Kirkus Reviews , and BooklistIn this “thoughtful and persuasive” biography, award-winning biographer Ruth Franklin establishes Shirley Jackson as a “serious and accomplished literary artist” (Charles McGrath, New York Times Book Review). Instantly heralded for its “masterful” and “thrilling” portrayal (Boston Globe), Shirley Jackson reveals the tumultuous life and inner darkness of the literary genius behind such classics as “The Lottery” and The Haunting of Hill House. In this “remarkable act of reclamation” (Neil Gaiman), Ruth Franklin envisions Jackson as “belonging to the great tradition of Hawthorne, Poe and James” (New York Times Book Review) and demonstrates how her unique contribution to the canon “so uncannily channeled women’s nightmares and contradictions that it is ‘nothing less than the secret history of American women of her era’ ” (Washington Post). Franklin investigates the “interplay between the life, the work, and the times with real skill and insight, making this fine book a real contribution not only to biography, but to mid-20th-century women’s history” (Chicago Tribune). “Wisely rescu[ing] Shirley Jackson from any semblance of obscurity” (Lena Dunham), Franklin’s invigorating portrait stands as the definitive biography of a generational avatar and an American literary genius. We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers. To get started finding Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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Abigail Rodriguez
Abigail Rodriguez May 29, 2025
Solid content and clear writing.
Emily Johnson
Emily Johnson June 18, 2025
An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.
Christopher Jackson
Christopher Jackson February 17, 2025
Informative but could be shorter.
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Jonathan Wright February 22, 2024
An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.
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Elizabeth Allen September 27, 2025
Strong and enjoyable read.
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Zoe Phillips June 21, 2025
It completely changed my perspective.
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Charlotte Martin April 13, 2024
I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
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A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
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Good structure and pacing.
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It completely changed my perspective.
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Emily Johnson May 16, 2025
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Abigail Rodriguez
Abigail Rodriguez October 11, 2025
Solid content and clear writing.
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Daniel Wilson March 01, 2024
Would recommend it.
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A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
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A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
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Some chapters were stronger than others.
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The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
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I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
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Average but still worth reading.
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An exceptional piece of work.
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It completely changed my perspective.
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This book truly stands out among others in its category.
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A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
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Evelyn Garcia February 16, 2025
Great ideas though some parts felt detailed.
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A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
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I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
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Very good book with useful insights.
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This book truly stands out among others in its category.
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An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.
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Interesting and motivating.
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A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
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Kevin Perez October 14, 2024
Strong and enjoyable read.
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Michael Brown November 20, 2025
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
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Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
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Reasonably engaging overall.
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Good structure and pacing.
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Avery King October 27, 2024
I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
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