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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 1898 novella blends Gothic and horror elements, exploring themes of ambiguity and psychological tension. Over the years, critical interpretations have evolved, with early structuralist analyses highlighting the text's ambiguous nature, followed by Marxist and feminist perspectives that further enrich its complexity. The Turn of the Screw remains a significant work in the horror genre, inviting diverse interpretations.
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The Turn of the Screw, Henry James
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Turn of the Screw
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2024
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9781006798856
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in a remote estate, a governess becomes increasingly convinced that the grounds are haunted while caring for two children. This 1898 novella blends Gothic and horror elements, exploring themes of ambiguity and psychological tension. Over the years, critical interpretations have evolved, with early structuralist analyses highlighting the text's ambiguous nature, followed by Marxist and feminist perspectives that further enrich its complexity. The Turn of the Screw remains a significant work in the horror genre, inviting diverse interpretations.