The Turn of the Screw

Set in a gothic atmosphere, the story follows a young governess tasked with caring for two orphans who begins to see sinister apparitions. Her suspicions about the ghosts' intentions create a chilling psychological tension throughout the narrative. The novella's ambiguous conclusion has sparked over a century of speculation regarding the author's true message. This edition features Henry James's preface from the 1908 publication and includes a comprehensive biographical timeline, enriching the reader's understanding of the context.