The turn of the screw

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Henry James: The turn of the screw (1949, Heritage Press)

145 pages

English language

Published July 21, 1949 by Heritage Press.

OCLC Number:
1807835

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One of literature's most gripping ghost stories depicts the sinister transformation of two innocent children into flagrant liars and hypocrites. Elegantly told tale of unspoken horror and psychological terror creates what few stories in literature have been able to do -- a complete feeling of dread and uncertainty.

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reviewed The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

Classic

I can definitely see how it's a classic. Ominous vibes and a lot of ambiguity. Fine writing for its time. The ending also left me wondering.

I still love that Haunting on Bly Manor modernized it and added its own creative flare. If you liked the show, you should read the book. Its fun to find some of the scenes parallel. If you liked the book, you should def watch the show. The show even standalone is absolutely a cinematic work of art for the story telling alone.

Subjects

  • Ghost stories