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Shirley Jackson
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
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"We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson is a haunting and atmospheric novel that tells the story of the Blackwood sisters, Constance and Merricat, who live in isolation on their family's estate following a tragic event that resulted in the death of several family members. The novel is narrated by Merricat, who is eccentric, imaginative, and fiercely protective of her sister Constance, who was acquitted of the murders but has been ostracized by the townsfolk. Merricat's childlike perspective and her preoccupation with superstitions and rituals add a sense of eeriness and otherworldliness to the story. As the story unfolds, the sisters' peaceful existence is disrupted by the arrival of their cousin Charles, who stirs up old memories and secrets, and threatens to destroy the fragile balance that Constance and Merricat have created. Jackson's masterful use of language and her ability to create a sense of foreboding and tension make this novel a gripping and unsettling read. The themes of isolation, family, and the struggle for power and control are explored in a subtle and nuanced way, and the novel raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of sanity and the consequences of societal judgment. "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" is a beautifully written and deeply disturbing novel that will stay with readers long after they have turned the final page. It is a must-read for fans of psychological horror and literary fiction, and it cements Shirley Jackson's place as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century...
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