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| Shirley Jackson | | Author: | Harold Bloom (Editor) | ISBN: | 0791059480 | Format: | Handover | Publish Date: | June, 2005 | | | | | | | | | Book Review | | |
Book Description Examine some of Shirley Jackson's most well-known work along with Bloom's assertion that she may, in fact, not be worthy of the canon. Studied in the text is her most widely read work "The Lottery," plus "Charles" and The Haunting of Hill House. This title also features a biography of Shirley Jackson, a user guide, a detailed thematic analysis of each short story, a list of characters in each story, a complete bibliography of Jacksons works, an index of themes and ideas, and editors notes and introduction by Harold Bloom. This series, Blooms Major Short Story Writers, is edited by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University; Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Professor of English, New York University Graduate School; preeminent literary critic of our time. The worlds most prominent writers of short stories are covered in one series with expert analysis by Bloom and other critics. These titles contain a wealth of information on the writers and short stories that are most commonly read in high schools, colleges, and universities.
Shirley Jackson
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