The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
A young governess is hired to care for two children at a remote English estate. However, she soon becomes convinced that the grounds are haunted by two former employees who have taken control of the children. As she fights to free the children from these apparitions, the line between reality and her own fears becomes increasingly blurred, leading to a chilling and ambiguous conclusion.
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- Published
- 1898
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 120-200
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Norton Critical Edition Henry James The Turn Of The Screw An Authoritative Text Backgrounds And Sources Essays In Criticism
- Die Drehung der Schraube
- Dokręcanie śruby
- Il giro di vite
- La Vuelta Del Torno
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