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The Turn of the Screw - (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) by Henry James (Paperback)

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  • Widely recognized as one of literature's most gripping ghost stories, this classic tale of moral degradation concerns the sinister transformation of two innocent children into flagrant liars and hypocrites.
  • About the Author: American author Henry James (1843-1916) spent most of his career in Europe and ultimately adopted British citizenship.
  • 96 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Ghost
  • Series Name: Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels

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About the Book



Henry James' short novels provide an overview of his entire career and serve as an excellent introduction to his singular art and imagination. This collection includes The Turn of the Screw, Daisy Miller, The Beast in the Jungle, An International Episode, The Aspern Papers and The Altar of the Dead. Major course adoption potential.



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Widely recognized as one of literature's most gripping ghost stories, this classic tale of moral degradation concerns the sinister transformation of two innocent children into flagrant liars and hypocrites. The story begins when a governess arrives at an English country estate to look after Miles, aged ten, and Flora, eight. At first, everything appears normal but then events gradually begin to weave a spell of psychological terror.
One night a ghost appears before the governess. It is the dead lover of Miss Jessel, the former governess. Later, the ghost of Miss Jessel herself appears before the governess and the little girl. Moreover, both the governess and the housekeeper suspect that the two spirits have appeared to the boy in private. The children, however, adamantly refuse to acknowledge the presence of the two spirits, in spite of indications that there is some sort of evil communication going on between the children and the ghosts.
Without resorting to clattering chains, demonic noises, and other melodramatic techniques, this elegantly told tale succeeds in creating an atmosphere of tingling suspense and unspoken horror matched by few other books in the genre. Known for his probing psychological novels dealing with the upper classes, James in this story tried his hand at the occult -- and created a masterpiece of the supernatural that has frightened and delighted readers for nearly a century.



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Widely recognized as one of literature's most gripping ghost stories, this classic tale of moral degradation concerns the sinister transformation of two innocent children into flagrant liars and hypocrites. The story begins when a governess arrives at an English country estate to look after Miles, aged ten, and Flora, eight. At first, everything appears normal but then events gradually begin to weave a spell of psychological terror.
Without resorting to clattering chains, demonic noises, and other melodramatic techniques, this elegantly told tale succeeds in creating an atmosphere of tingling suspense and unspoken horror matched by few other books in the genre. Known for his probing psychological novels dealing with the upper classes, James in this story tried his hand at the occult--and created a masterpiece of the supernatural that has frightened and delighted readers for nearly a century.



About the Author



American author Henry James (1843-1916) spent most of his career in Europe and ultimately adopted British citizenship. A prolific writer of criticism, biography, and travel-related books and articles, James is known above all for his highly influential novels, which frequently explore the clash of Old and New World cultures.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.13 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .25 Inches (D)
Weight: .18 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels
Sub-Genre: Ghost
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 96
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: Henry James
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 1991
TCIN: 89714985
UPC: 9780486266848
Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-6570
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.25 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 8.13 inches height
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