“The Lottery and Other Stories” by Shirley Jackson features the chilling classic “The Lottery,” which caused a stir upon its publication in The New Yorker, eliciting reactions ranging from unease to fear. This collection, the sole one released during Jackson’s lifetime, includes twenty-four other remarkable tales that span a spectrum from the humorous to the horrifying. Together, these stories showcase Jackson’s exceptional storytelling ability and her talent for exploring the complexities of hu
