Shirley Jackson
American writer known for horror and mystery
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πBiography
Shirley Hardie Jackson was an American writer known primarily for her works of horror and mystery. Her short story 'The Lottery' is considered one of the most famous short stories in American literature, and she deeply influenced modern horror writers like Stephen King.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Wrote short story 'The Lottery'
- β¦Authored 'The Haunting of Hill House'
- β¦O. Henry Prize winner
π¬Famous Quotes
"I have always loved to use up the morning before anyone else is awake.
"No one can get you if you keep on writing.
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