The Sundial pdf 雪莉·杰克逊
As the Halloran family converges upon their ancestral abode to pay their respects at a somber funeral, the inevitable departure of the idiosyncratic Aunt Fanny into the enigmatic recesses of the secret garden hardly raises an eyebrow. Yet, what unfolds next leaves everyone astounded—Aunt Fanny reemerges bearing a staggering revelation, a vision that foretells an apocalyptic cataclysm. In this dire prophecy, it is proclaimed that only the Hallorans and their entourage shall be granted salvation, while the rest of the world faces impending doom. This heralds the commencement of a descent into escalating mania, terror, and brutality, as the family becomes ensnared in the grip of an imminent and dreadful new reality.
Shirley Jackson's narrative, "The Sundial," unfurls against this backdrop of familial gathering, weaving a tapestry of intrigue that is both mesmerizing and unsettling. As the characters navigate this spiraling madness, Jackson's signature exploration of psychological depths and societal unraveling takes center stage, drawing readers into a world of suspense and unease.