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The audiobook "The Lottery" is an iconic short story written by Shirley Jackson, one of the more prominent authors in the horror and social satire genre.

- Main characters: Residents of a small American town who participate in a strange and sinister tradition.

- Plot: Every year a lottery is held in this city, in which all residents participate. The winner becomes the victim of a ritual execution. The story reveals how ordinary people can become part of a cruel tradition and highlights the dangers of blindly following traditions and norms.

- Subjects: Social criticism, cruelty, traditions, human nature.

Shirley Jackson masterfully creates an atmosphere of tension and anxiety, forcing the listener to think about the nature of human cruelty and collective behavior. The work reveals dark aspects of society and forces a rethink of the meaning and influence of tradition.

- By Shirley Jackson

- Genre: Horror, Social Satire

- Topics: Lottery, Traditions, Cruelty, Social norms

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