The Lottery
First published in 1948, “The Lottery” was Shirley Jackson’s most famous short story. It was part of her collection of short stories with that same title. “The Lottery” is a suspense/horror tale that revolves around an ancient ritual practiced in a small town in New England. Mob psychology, sacrifices, and scapegoats form the core elements of this story.
Call Numbers for Browsing the Shelves
Circulating Books – A Selected List
Call Number: PS374 .D4 A54 1985
Call Number: PR830 .T3 M65 1995
Call Number: PS3519 .A392 Z85 2001
Call Number: PS3519 .A392 Z69 1993
Call Number: PZ7 .J138 Lo 1983
LINCCWeb online catalog – Search Terms
Reference Materials
o Vol. 11, pg. 302
o Vol. 60, pgs. 211-216, 218, 221, 224-230, 232, 235-238
o Vol. 87, pgs. 222-235
o Vol. 3, pgs. 1277-1278
o Vol. 5, pgs. 2450-2452
o Vol. 9, pgs. 249-270
o Vol. 39, pgs. 181-235
o Vol. 1, pgs. 139-154
Research Databases
To access Valencia’s research databases, open your Atlas account, select ‘Search the Library’, then select ‘Databases A-Z’.
This Research Guide is designed to help users find information on a particular topic within the Valencia College East Campus Library. This is by no means a comprehensive list of resources and other resources may be available on this topic. Please check LINCCWeb, Valencia East’s online catalog, to verify the availability of circulating books within the library. Feel free to ask a librarian for help if you need further assistance.
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Last Revised on November 21, 2021