El cuento que ESCANDALIZÓ a Estados Unidos: La lotería, de Shirley Jackson

“The Lottery,” by Shirley Jackson, is one of the most disturbing stories of the 20th century (and probably of literary history). Originally published in 1948, it begins as an almost innocent scene: a small town gathers to uphold an old annual tradition. There are families, children, neighbors, greetings, folded papers, and a black box. But, little by little, this everyday ceremony reveals something much darker. In this episode, I read to you, in its entirety, a seminal story of modern horror: a tale about normalized violence, unquestioning obedience, unquestioned tradition, sacrifice, and the ease with which a society can turn cruelty into custom. In “The Lottery,” there are no haunted castles. There are no ghosts. There are no demons. And yet, that is enough. Full reading in Spanish of “The Lottery,” by Shirley Jackson. If you enjoy classic horror stories, unsettling literature, and tales that leave you thinking long after you finish reading, subscribe to the channel.