The Lottery
Description
In a seemingly idyllic village, an annual tradition unfolds with unsettling normalcy, masking a chilling undercurrent of societal conformity and blind adherence to the past. As the day progresses, the true, horrifying nature of the lottery is revealed, exposing the darkness lurking beneath the veneer of community. This timeless tale serves as a stark warning against the dangers of unexamined customs and the terrifying capacity for cruelty that can lie dormant within human nature. Shirley Jackson's masterful prose crafts an unforgettable narrative that continues to resonate with its exploration of mob mentality and the fragility of civilization.
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paperback
Perfection Learning Corp.
Published Jan 1, 1990
30 pages
ISBN: 9781563127878
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Details
First Published
1948
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.