The Haunting of Hill House पीडीएफ शर्ली जैक्सन
Alone in the world, Eleanor is delighted to take up Dr Montague's invitation to spend a summer in the mysterious Hill House. Joining them are Theodora, an artistic 'sensitive', and Luke, heir to the house. But what begins as a light-hearted experiment is swiftly proven to be a trip into their darkest nightmares, and an investigation that one of their number may not survive.
"The Haunting of Hill House" is a novel by American author Shirley Jackson, published in 1959. The novel is widely regarded as a classic of horror literature and has been adapted into various forms of media, including films, television shows, and stage plays.
The story follows four characters, Dr. John Montague, Eleanor Vance, Theodora, and Luke Sanderson, who come to Hill House, an isolated mansion with a dark history, to investigate paranormal activity. Dr. Montague hopes to observe and document supernatural phenomena to prove the existence of ghosts. However, the group soon discovers that Hill House is not only haunted, but also has a malevolent personality of its own.
The novel is known for its atmospheric and suspenseful writing, as well as its exploration of psychological horror. The characters' perceptions and experiences are central to the story, and the narrative is told from multiple perspectives, adding to the sense of unease and disorientation.
Eleanor, the main protagonist, is a lonely and emotionally vulnerable woman who is drawn to Hill House and its mysterious past. She becomes increasingly obsessed with the house, experiencing strange and terrifying occurrences that challenge her sanity.
The other characters, including Dr. Montague, who is portrayed as a rational and scientific investigator, and Theodora, a confident and outgoing woman who befriends Eleanor, also become entangled in the supernatural events at Hill House.
"The Haunting of Hill House" has been adapted into several successful adaptations, including a 1963 film adaptation, a 1999 miniseries, and a popular Netflix series in 2018. The book has also influenced countless works of horror and suspense, establishing Shirley Jackson as a pioneering writer in the genre.