The Lottery And Other Stories Text

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The Lottery And Other Stories Text

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Short Description:
In "The Lottery," a seemingly idyllic small town engages in an annual ritual where one member is randomly selected through a lottery to be stoned to death by the community.
# Pages:
320
Age:
Age 14
Age:
Age 15
Age:
Age 16
Author:
Jackson, Shirley
Grade:
Grade 8
Grade:
Grade 9
Grade:
Grade 10
Genre:
Short Stories
Themes/ Topics:
Community
Themes/ Topics:
Fate
Themes/ Topics:
Nature of Humanity
SKU:
593B
ISBN
9781250910158
$17.00
Printed Copy:
Comes printed on 3-hole punched looseleaf ready for your binder or file folder
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Short Description:
In "The Lottery," a seemingly idyllic small town engages in an annual ritual where one member is randomly selected through a lottery to be stoned to death by the community.
# Pages:
320
Age:
Age 14
Age:
Age 15
Age:
Age 16
Author:
Jackson, Shirley
Grade:
Grade 8
Grade:
Grade 9
Grade:
Grade 10
Genre:
Short Stories
Themes/ Topics:
Community
Themes/ Topics:
Fate
Themes/ Topics:
Nature of Humanity
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About the Book The Lottery and Other Stories 

The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson is a compelling collection of 25 short stories that delve into the darker aspects of human nature and societal norms. The title story, “The Lottery,” is perhaps the most famous, set in a small New England town where an annual lottery results in a shocking and brutal conclusion. This story prompts readers to reflect on the dangers of blindly following traditions and the potential for cruelty within communities.

Other stories in the collection explore themes such as conformity, family dynamics, and isolation. Jackson’s writing is characterized by a sense of unease and a gradual buildup of tension, making each story a captivating and thought-provoking experience. Her skillful combination of suspense, psychological depth, and social critique keeps these stories both relevant and powerful.

Stories Included:  The Intoxicated, The Daemon Lover, Like Mother Used to Make, Trial by Combat, The Villager, My Life With R. H. Macy, The Witch, The Renegade, After You My Dear Alphonse, Charles, Afternoon in Linen, Flower Garden, Dorothy and My Grandmother and the Sailors, Colloquy, Elizabeth, A Fine Old Firm, Seven Types of Ambiguity, Come Dance With Me in Ireland, Of Course, Pillar of Salt, Men With Their Big Shoes, The Tooth, Got a Letter From Jimmy, The Lottery

 

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