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Motherhood and Classic Women Writers

Motherhood and Classic Women Writers

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Shirley Jackson on Motherhood, Experience, & Writing

With Mother's Day coming up, today we'll look at motherhood and writing through the lens of a few classic authors. 

Shirley Jackson (1916–1965) rose to fame with her haunting short story The Lottery in 1948. Her prolific output of novels and short stories continued apace as her children grew. She also m…

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