The Haunting
The Haunting by Shirley Jackson is a classic supernatural thriller published by Penguin Books in 1999. This first edition spans 246 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows four individuals who arrive at the infamous Hill House, where they seek to uncover the truth behind its eerie reputation. Dr. Montague, an occult scholar, is joined by his assistant Theodora, the fragile Eleanor, and Luke, the future heir of the estate. Their initial experiences with the house’s strange occurrences soon escalate, revealing the darker forces at play.
Readers will find a blend of psychological and gothic elements as the story unfolds, exploring themes of fear and the unknown. The characters’ interactions with Hill House lead to a chilling atmosphere, as the house’s influence grows stronger. This edition invites readers into a world of ghostly encounters and unsettling tension, making it a significant work within the horror genre.
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The classic supernatural thriller by an author who helped define the genre.
First published in 1959 under the title The Haunting of Hill House, Shirley Jackson’s beloved novel has been hailed as a perfect work of unnerving terror. It is the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of the psychic phenomena called “haunting”; Theodora, his lighthearted assistant; Eleanor, a friendless, fragile young woman well acquainted with poltergeists; and Luke, the future heir of Hill House. At first, their stay seems destined to be merely a spooky encounter with inexplicable phenomena. But Hill House is gathering its powers–and soon it will choose one of them to make its own.
“Makes your blood chill and your scalp prickle. . . . Shirley Jackson is the master of the haunted tale.”–The New York Times Book Review
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