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Shirley Jackson
Shirley Jackson
  • Born: December 14, 1916
  • Died: August 8, 1965
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Writer

Shirley Hardie Jackson was an American writer, known primarily for her works of horror and mystery. Over the duration of her writing career, which spanned over two decades, she composed six novels, two memoirs, and more than 200 short stories.