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The Turn of the Screw and Other Ghost Stories

By Henry James
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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The Turn of the Screw and Other Ghost Stories by Henry James is a chilling collection that explores psychological and supernatural themes. The main novella follows a governess who encounters unexplained occurrences at a remote estate while tending to two mysterious children. The accompanying stories delve into fears and the unknown, leaving readers questioning reality and the supernatural.
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You might enjoy this gripping collection if you have a penchant for atmospheric and psychological suspense that lingers long after reading. With its masterful blend of ambiguity and tension, alongside complex characters and rich settings, these stories delve into the uncanny, making it a thrilling choice for fans of classic ghost tales and psychological fiction.

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The Turn of the Screw and Other Ghost Stories

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A chilling collection of Henry James's finest ghost stories, now in a wonderful Clothbound Classics edition.

In The Turn of the Screw, one of the most famous ghost stories of all time, a governess becomes obsessed with the belief that malevolent forces are stalking the children in her care. But are the children really in danger—and if so, from whom?

The novella is accompanied here by several more of the very best of Henry James' short stories, including The Jolly Corner and The Third Person, all of which explore human psychology through ghostly visitations and the uncanny.

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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The Turn of the Screw and Other Ghost Stories by Henry James is praised for its masterful storytelling and atmospheric tension. Reviewers often highlight the ambiguity and psychological depth of the narratives, noting the haunting and unsettling nature of the tales. Many appreciate James's ability to evoke a sense of unease and explore themes of perception and reality, making it a captivating read for fans of Gothic fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241552650

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Philip Horne
  • Edited by Susie Boyt

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 503g

Pages: 384

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Henry James Horror & Supernatural Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

About the Author

Henry James (Author) Henry James was born in 1843 in New York and died in London in 1916. In addition to many short stories, plays, books of criticism, autobiography and travel, he wrote some twenty novels, the first published being Roderick Hudson (1875). They include The Europeans, Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, The Bostonians, The Princess Casamassima, The Tragic Muse, The Spoils of Poynton, The Awkward Age, The Wings of the Dove, The Ambassadors and The Golden Bowl. Susie Boyt (External Editor) Susie Boyt is the author of four novels and a memoir, My Judy Garland Life.

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