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Há 4 dias · Shirley and Caroline, who are friends, act as foils of each other, as the former has greater freedom, and even has the economic means to financially invest in Robert’s mill, while the latter is barred from starting a career as a governess, which she wants to do, by her controlling uncle. It has been noted that Shirley is a proto-feminist novel.
Há 3 dias · Shirley Jackson was an American novelist and short-story writer best known for her story “The Lottery” (1948). Jackson graduated from Syracuse University in 1940 and married the American literary critic Stanley Edgar Hyman.
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19 de abr. de 2024 · “Shirley” is a social novel penned by Charlotte Brontë, enriching the literary world with its exploration of political and economic turmoil and the role of women in such circumstances. Set against the backdrop of the Luddite uprisings in Yorkshire, the narrative intertwines the lives of Caroline Helstone and the titular ...
19 de abr. de 2024 · Shirley Jackson, an eminent figure in the realm of 20th-century literature, left behind a powerful legacy through her thrilling short stories and novels. Known primarily for her prowess in crafting psychological horror and mystery, Jackson’s works continue to captivate readers with their gripping narratives and complex character ...
Há 4 dias · Shirley Conran, the author of Lace and Superwoman, has died aged 91, ... Lace, her world-famous debut novel about four friends who meet a film star in a Manhattan hotel, ...
Há 2 dias · For this reason, it is no surprise that King is fond of Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, which he has called one of the finest horror novels of the late 20th century. As one of the best-haunted house stories ever told, Jackson’s novel has been adapted for film numerous times and serves as the basis for Mike Flanagan’s Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House .
Há 3 dias · Judy Oppenheimer, a writer and journalist best known for a biography exploring the brief, tortured life of author Shirley Jackson, whose short story “The Lottery” became one of the most widely ...
