Henry James The Turn of the Screw (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate

The Turn of the Screwis an 1898horrornovella byHenry James. Classified as bothgothic fictionand aghost story, the novella focuses on a governess who, caring for two children at a remote estate, becomes convinced that the grounds are haunted. The governess soon becomes persuaded that the two children are secretly aware of the ghosts presence. In the century following its publication, The Turn of the Screwbecame a cornerstone text of academics who subscribed toNew Criticism. The novella has had differing interpretations, often mutually exclusive. Many critics have tried to determine the exact nature of the evil hinted at by the story. However, others have argued that the brilliance of the novella results from its ability to create an intimate sense of confusion and suspense within the reader. This case laminate collectors edition includes a Victorian inspired dustjacket. | Henry James The Turn of the Screw (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate