James, Henry
The Turn of the Screw
- ISBN 13:
- 9781914602269
- author:
- James, Henry
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Chiltern Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 18.3 x 11.9 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James A young governess is sent to care for two children at a large country estate, where she is given strict instructions to avoid any mention of the house's past. As she settles into her new role, she begins to experience strange occurrences around the grounds, which she attributes to the ghosts of the former governess and valet. As the children's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, the governess becomes convinced that these ghosts are trying to claim them, and she vows to protect them. As the governess delves deeper into the mystery, she must confront the possibility that her perceptions may be distorted. The lines between reality and imagination become blurred, leaving the reader to wonder what is real and what is just the product of a troubled mind. A haunting and atmospheric tale of love, loss, and the supernatural, The Turn of the Screw is a masterful exploration of the human psyche.