Library of America #204

Contents selected by Joyce Carol Oates

Lottery; or, the adventure of James Harris -- Haunting of Hill House -- We have always lived in the castle -- Other stories and sketches: Uncollected: Janice -- A cauliflower in her hair -- Behold the child among his newborn blisses -- It isn't the money I mind -- Third baby's the easiest -- Summer people -- Island -- Night we all had grippe -- A visit; or, The lovely house -- This is the life; or, Journey with a lady -- One ordinary day, with peanuts -- Louisa, please come home -- Little house -- Bus -- Possibility of evil -- Unpublished: Portrait -- Mouse -- I know who I love -- Beautiful stranger -- Rock -- Honeymoon of Mrs. Smith -- Biography of a story