Just an Ordinary Day: Stories by Shirley Jackson (English) Paperback Book
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Just an Ordinary Day: Stories by Shirley Jackson (English) Paperback Book. In this extraordinary new collection, the author of "The Lottery" shows that she still exerts a powerful influence on both readers and writers. "Jackson at her best: plumbing the extraordinary from the depths of mid-twentieth-century common. Just an Ordinary Day by Shirley Jackson, Laurence Jackson Hyman, Sarah Hyman DeWitt Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The great diversity of Shirley Jackson's work, from humor to the exploration of the human psyche, is showcased in these memorable stories. In this extraordinary new collection, the author of "The Lottery" shows that she still exerts a powerful influence on both readers and writers. Publisher Description "Jackson at her best: plumbing the extraordinary from the depths of mid-twentieth-century common. [Just an Ordinary Day] is a gift to a new generation."—San Francisco ChronicleAcclaimed in her own time for her short story "The Lottery" and her novel The Haunting of Hill House—classics ranking with the work of Edgar Allan Poe—Shirley Jackson blazed a path for contemporary writers with her explorations of evil, madness, and cruelty. Soon after her untimely death in 1965, Jackson's children discovered a treasure trove of previously unpublished and uncollected stories, many of which are brought together in this remarkable collection. Here are tales of torment, psychological aberration, and the macabre, as well as those that display her lighter touch with humorous scenes of domestic life. Reflecting the range and complexity of Jackson's talent, Just an Ordinary Day reaffirms her enduring influence and celebrates her singular voice, rich with magic and resonance. Praise for Shirley Jackson "[Jackson's] work exerts an enduring spell."—Joyce Carol Oates "Shirley Jackson's stories are among the most terrifying ever written."—Donna Tartt "An amazing writer . . . If you haven't read [Jackson] you have missed out on something marvelous."—Neil Gaiman "Shirley Jackson is unparalleled as a leader in the field of beautifully written, quiet, cumulative shudders."—Dorothy Parker "An author who not only writes beautifully but who knows what there is, in this world, to be scared of."—Francine Prose "The world of Shirley Jackson is eerie and unforgettable."—A. M. Homes "Jackson enjoyed notoriety and commercial success within her lifetime, and yet it still hardly seems like enough for a writer so singular. When I meet readers and other writers of my generation, I find that mentioning her is like uttering a holy name."—Victor LaValle Details ISBN 0553378333 ISBN-13 9780553378337 Title Just an Ordinary Day Author Shirley Jackson, Laurence Jackson Hyman, Sarah Hyman DeWitt Format Paperback Year 1997 Pages 416 Publisher Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc GEItemID:161909998; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
