The Turn of the Screw Contributor(s): James, Henry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1528716183 ISBN-13: 9781528716185 Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Ghost - Fiction | Horror - General - Fiction | Action & Adventure |
Physical Information: 0.32" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.40 lbs) 138 pages |
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Publisher Description: This gothic classic, "The Turn of the Screw" is one of the most famous ghost stories of all time. On Christmas Eve, Douglas reads a manuscript written by a former acquaintance, the governess, whom Douglas claims to have known and who is now dead. The manuscript tells the story of how the young governess is hired by a man who has become responsible for his young nephew and niece after the tragic deaths of their parents. He is uninterested in raising the children. The governess's new employer gives her full responsibility for the young siblings and explicitly states that he is not to be bothered with communications of any sort. Set in a remote estate this critically acclaimed novella tells the tale of a governess who, looking after two children, becomes convinced that the grounds are haunted. This story has been adapted many times for film and television, most recently in The Turning (2020). Famed for its ability to create an intimate sense of confusion and suspense, this novella is a must-read for all horror and ghost story fans. |