The letters of Shirley Jackson

Preface: portrait of the artist at work / by Laurence Jackson Hyman

Introduction: "It is a wonderful pleasure to write to you..." / by Bernice M. Murphy

From debutante to bohemian: 1938-1944

The house with four pillars: 1946-1949

On Indian Hill Road: 1950-1952

Life among the villagers: 1952-1955

Writing is therapy: 1956-1959

Castles and hauntings: 1960-1962

Magic wishes: 1962-1965.