Franklin, Ruth
Shirley Jackson
- ISBN 13:
- 9781631493416
- author:
- Franklin, Ruth
- format:
- Paperback (10 Oct 2017)
- publisher:
- Liveright Publishing Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 20.83 x 13.97 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life by Ruth Franklin is a masterful biography that sheds new light on the life and work of the legendary author. Through meticulous research, Franklin reveals the inner darkness and tumultuous life of Jackson, whose unique contribution to American literature continues to appeal to readers. Franklin's biography is a remarkable act of reclamation, positioning Jackson alongside other literary giants such as Hawthorne, Poe, and James. By exploring the interplay between Jackson's life, work, and times, Franklin makes this book a significant contribution not only to biography but also to mid-20th-century women's history. With its wise and insightful portrayal, Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life rescues Jackson from obscurity, offering a compelling portrait of an American literary genius.
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