The Turn of the Screw, 9780486266848
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Innocence lost, ghosts linger: A governess’s terror unravels childhood’s dark secret.

The Turn of the Screw

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  • Paperback

    96 pages

  • Release Date

    2 January 2000

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Summary

The Turn of the Screw: A Haunting of Innocence

Widely recognized as one of literature’s most gripping ghost stories, this classic tale concerns the sinister transformation of two innocent children.

The story begins when a governess arrives at an English country estate to look after Miles, aged ten, and Flora, eight. At first, everything appears normal, but then events gradually weave a spell of psychological terror.

One night, a ghost appears before the governess: th…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780486266848
ISBN-10:0486266842
Series:Dover Thrift Editions
Author:Henry James
Publisher:Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint:Dover Publications Inc.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:96
Edition:Reprinted edition
Release Date:2 January 2000
Weight:75g
Dimensions:210mm x 5mm x 6mm
About The Author

Henry James

American author Henry James (1843-1916) spent most of his career in Europe and ultimately adopted British citizenship. A prolific writer of criticism, biography, and travel-related books and articles, James is known above all for his highly influential novels, which frequently explore the clash of Old and New World cultures.

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