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Short Stories· International

The Lottery, or The Adventures of James Harris

by Shirley Jackson
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
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Published 1949English
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The Lottery, or The Adventures of James Harris by Shirley Jackson is a landmark work of short stories, first published in 1949. Published in 1949, The Lottery, or The Adventures of James Harris by Shirley Jackson is a masterful collection of short stories that showcases the author's extraordinary range and skill.

Book Details

AuthorShirley Jackson
Published1949
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN0837604559
Editorial Score35/100
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The Lottery, or The Adventures of James Harris by Shirley Jackson is a celebrated work of short stories published in 1949. It is widely regarded as an important contribution to its genre, exploring themes that resonate with readers across generations.

Who wrote The Lottery, or The Adventures of James Harris?

The Lottery, or The Adventures of James Harris was written by Shirley Jackson, first published in 1949. Shirley Jackson is recognized as a significant author in the field of short stories.

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The Lottery, or The Adventures of James Harris was first published in 1949. It has since become a well-regarded work in the short stories genre, read by audiences around the world.

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