The Turn of the Screw: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Turn of the Screw is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for James, Henry (1843–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James is a gothic horror novella published in 1898. A young governess arrives at a remote country estate to care for two children, only to become convinced that supernatural forces haunt the grounds. As she witnesses mysterious figures and grows increasingly alarmed by the children's behavior, the line between reality and imagination blurs. This unsettling tale has captivated readers for over a century with its deliberate ambiguity, leaving the true nature of the horror chillingly uncertain.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Turn of the Screw
- Author credits: James, Henry (1843–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children -- Fiction
- England -- Fiction
- Ghost stories
- Governesses -- Fiction
- Psychological fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Best Books Ever Listings
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
- Gothic Fiction
- Horror
- Opera
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