Shirley Jackson was one of the most widely renowned contributors to American gothic fiction, turning out notable works like The Haunting of Hill House & We Have Always Lived in the Castle. While she is best known for her darkly humorous horror stories, her writing in these novels also explores themes of existentialism, such as detachment & isolation.

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