Henry James

Turn of the Screw Henry James

One of the most disturbing ghost stories ever written, a tale of imagined danger and real dread. The Turn of the Screw, originally published in 1898, is a gothic ghost story novella. Due to its original content, the novella became a favourite text of academics who subscribe to New Criticism. 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.