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The Turn of the Screw is an 1898 horror novella by Henry James which first appeared in serial format in Collier's Weekly (January 27 – April 16, 1898). In October 1898, it was collected in The Two Magics, published by Macmillan in New York City and Heinemann in London.
- Henry James
- 1898
A governess takes care of two children at a haunted estate and encounters the ghosts of their former governess and valet. Read the full plot summary of Henry James's classic ghost story, including themes, quotes, characters, and literary devices.
A governess narrates her strange experience at Bly, a country house where she encounters the ghosts of the former valet and governess. She tries to protect the children from the evil spirits, but faces doubts and challenges from her employer and the staff.
- Henry James
- 1898
May 30, 2024 · The Turn of the Screw, novella by Henry James, published serially in Collier’s Weekly in 1898 and published in book form later that year. One of the world’s most famous ghost stories, the tale is told mostly through the journal of a governess and depicts her struggle to save her two young charges.
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The Turn of the Screw is an 1898 horror novella by Henry James that first appeared in serial format in Collier's Weekly magazine (January 27 - April 16, 1898). In October 1898 it appeared in The Two Magics, a book published by Macmillan in New York City and Heinemann in London.
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A comprehensive guide to Henry James's classic ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Find plot summary, character analysis, quotes, themes, and more.
Book: The Turn of the Screw Author: Henry James, 1843–1916 First published: 1898 The original book is in the public domain in the United States and in most, if not all, other countries as well. Readers outside the United States should check their own countries’ copyright laws to be certain they can legally download this ebook.
