The Turn of the Screw

Experience Henry James's chilling masterpiece of psychological horror, "The Turn of the Screw." This quintessential ghost story delves into the unsettling experiences of a young governess tasked with caring for two children in a remote country estate. As she begins to suspect the presence of malevolent spirits haunting the house and its inhabitants, the governess struggles to protect her charges from a seemingly unseen evil.

Is she genuinely witnessing supernatural events, or are her perceptions colored by her own anxieties and repressed desires? This timeless tale masterfully explores the blurred lines between reality and illusion, sanity and madness. "The Turn of the Screw" remains a powerful and evocative exploration of fear, innocence, and the dark corners of the human mind, solidifying its place as a landmark work of gothic and literary fiction. A haunting and unforgettable read.

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