The Lottery and Other Stories

, one of the most terrifying stories written in this century, created a sensation when it was first published in . "Power and haunting," and "nights of unrest" were typical reader responses. This collection, the only one to appear during Shirley Jackson's lifetime, unites "The Lottery:" with twenty-four equally unusual stories.

Together they demons , one of the most terrifying stories written in this century, created a sensation when it was first published in . "Power and haunting," and "nights of unrest" were typical reader responses. This collection, the only one to appear during Shirley Jackson's lifetime, unites "The Lottery:" with twenty-four equally unusual stories.

Together they demonstrate Jackson's remarkable range--from the hilarious to the truly horrible--and power as a storyteller.