The Turn of the Screw
A Gothic Ghost Story
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3.6 • 56 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The Turn of the Screw, originally published in 1898, is a gothic ghost story novella written by Henry James.
Due to its original content, the novella became a favourite text of academics who subscribe to New Criticism. The novella has had differing interpretations, often mutually exclusive. Many critics have tried to determine the exact nature of the evil hinted at by the story. However, others have argued that the true brilliance of the novella comes with its ability to create an intimate confusion and suspense for the reader.
Excerpt from Wikipedia, ‘The Turn of the Screw’
Customer Reviews
A novella that more likely to leave you bored than scared
James’ The Turn of the Screw is one of those classic works that is known more for being known than for actually being a good story. The story can be characterized as a psychological horror, yet I found it to be overwrought, driven by the hysteria of the narrator than any real sense of dread. Maybe I didn’t get the point, but it definitely left me more confused than scared.