First published in 1898, The Turn of the Screw is one of the greatest gothic horror stories of all time and an unforgettable psychological thriller. A young governess with the responsibility for two young orphans sees ghosts that she suspects have nefarious designs on her charges. The eerie novella's ambiguous ending has left readers speculating about James's ultimate intention for more than a century. This Warbler Classics edition includes James's preface to the authoritative 1908 publication of the tale as well as a detailed biographical timeline.
First published in 1898, The Turn of the Screw is one of the greatest gothic horror stories of all time and an unforgettable psychological thriller. A young governess with the responsibility for two young orphans sees ghosts that she suspects have nefarious designs on her charges. The eerie novella's ambiguous ending has left readers speculating about James's ultimate intention for more than a century. This Warbler Classics edition includes James's preface to the authoritative 1908 publication of the tale as well as a detailed biographical timeline.
