"The Lottery": Short Story Discussion (Shirley Jackson) - VoxBox Kraków

Schedule

Fri Oct 03 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Smolki 8, 30-513 Kraków, Poland | Krakow, MA

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Join us as we unpack Shirley Jackson's haunting classic about tradition, conformity, and the darker side of community. Published in 1948, this brief but powerful story continues to provoke thought and discussion worldwide.
Whether you're familiar with the story or encountering it for the first time, your perspective is welcome in this cross-cultural conversation.
Read the short story on your own and come ready to discuss.
Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Join us and invite a friend!
Hosted by Christ the Saviour Presbyterian Church at Smolki 8
Read the full text:
fullreads.com/literature/the-lottery/
Video narration:

About Shirley Jackson:
Shirley Jackson (1916-1965) was an American author known for her powerful stories exploring psychological horror and social tensions.
Born in California, Jackson wrote in a clear, accessible style that often hid deeper, unsettling meanings. "The Lottery," published in 1948, remains her most famous work—a story that shocked readers worldwide and received more mail than any other piece in The New Yorker's history.
Despite her reputation for writing chilling tales, Jackson was also a mother of 4 who wrote humorous family memoirs. Her work continues to influence modern literature, television, and film, with her ability to reveal the hidden darkness beneath ordinary community life remaining as relevant today as when she first wrote.
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