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The Turn of the Screw
The Turn of the Screw
A young governess arrives at the remote estate of Bly, determined to protect two extraordinary children from the shadows gathering around them. But when eerie apparitions begin to appear—figures no one else sees and secrets no one will name—her certainty fractures, and the line between the supernatural and the psychological dissolves. The Turn of the Screw is Henry James’s iconic tale of fear, perception, and the stories we create to survive the unknown.
This annotated edition by Celia Harrow offers fresh insight into James’s brilliant ambiguities, illuminating the novella’s themes of innocence and corruption, desire and repression, and the haunting power of unreliable narration. Rich contextual notes, a critical afterword, and a modern editorial perspective invite readers to experience this classic with renewed depth and clarity.
Author Bio
Henry James (1843–1916) was one of the most influential writers of the modern novel, celebrated for his psychological depth, narrative sophistication, and elegant prose. Born in New York but living much of his life in Europe, he explored the complexities of consciousness, culture, and human relationships across a prolific career that included novels, stories, criticism, and travel writing. The Turn of the Screw remains one of his most enduring and debated works