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Shirley Jackson's biographer on the writer's ability to find evil in the ordinary

Oct 22, 2026 · 8m
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  • Ruth Franklin discussed Shirley Jackson's life and literary impact.
  • Jackson's work explored "extraordinary evil" in everyday settings.
  • The conversation covered her childhood and domestic experiences.

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Ruth Franklin
American literary critic · 2 podcast appearances
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