The Turn of the Screw

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Set in a remote estate, a governess becomes increasingly convinced that the grounds are haunted while caring for two children. This gothic fiction and ghost story explores themes of ambiguity and psychological tension, prompting varied interpretations of the underlying evil. Celebrated for its suspense and intimate confusion, the novella has influenced literary criticism and has been adapted into multiple formats, including film and theater, highlighting its enduring impact on horror literature.