english short stories

Author of Confession (British) and from ireland

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Author of Confession (British) and from ireland

Author of The Rocking Horse Winner (British)

Author of A Rose for Emily (American)

William Faukner

Author of The Lottery (American)

Shirley Jackson

only child, son of alcoholic who was in debt and treated ______'s mother poorly, known for his short stories and work as a literary critic, essayist, biographer, novelist, poet, and dramatist

Had an unhappy childhood, son of cal miner and didnt have many friends and was frequently sick. Attended University College in the UK and became a teacher and writer. Married the ex-wife of one of his professors, who was German. During WW2, they were accused of being German spies

Born into a wealthy family and influenced by his mother and grandmother who were artists themselves. THe title for his short story came through his pity for the main character and thought she certainly deserved something out of life

William Faukner

Lover of literature and married someone just like her, who was a critic of literature. Critiqued each other's work. hosted parties for their litereray friends, such as Ralph and Ellison

Shirley Jackson

THe conflict in _______ is man vs himself; Jackie vs his sins

THe conflict in ______ is man vs himself; Pauls mother vs her selfish greed for money

The Rocking Horse Winner