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The Turn of the Screw

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Set in a secluded estate, the story revolves around a governess who becomes increasingly convinced that the spirits of former employees are influencing the children in her care. As she grapples with her growing fears and suspicions, the narrative delves into themes of innocence, corruption, and the ambiguity of perception. The psychological tension escalates, leading to a haunting climax that leaves readers questioning the nature of reality and the reliability of the narrator.

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The Turn of the Screw, Henry James

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Language
English
Released
2020
Pages
100
ISBN13
9781800606388
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Fiction, Historical Themes, Psychological Topics, Classics, Short Stories, Horror, American Literature, Supernatural Phenomena, Death, 19th century, England, Gifts for men, Adapted for Film, Literary Criticism, Novellas, Ghosts and Apparitions, Horror Short Stories, Gothic, Required Reading, Victorian Era, Gothic Horror, Supernatural Horror, Adapted into Series, Babysitter, Haunted Houses, First-Person Narrative
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1898
Original title
The Turn of the Screw
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Set in a secluded estate, the story revolves around a governess who becomes increasingly convinced that the spirits of former employees are influencing the children in her care. As she grapples with her growing fears and suspicions, the narrative delves into themes of innocence, corruption, and the ambiguity of perception. The psychological tension escalates, leading to a haunting climax that leaves readers questioning the nature of reality and the reliability of the narrator.