The Turn Of The Screw(Illustrated)
By Henry James
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A Tale of Suspense and Intrigue
When a young governess accepts a position to care for two angelic children at a secluded estate, she believes it's the opportunity of a lifetime. But her dreams soon turn into nightmares. Are the children as innocent as they seem? Are malevolent ghosts haunting the estate, corrupting all they touch? As tension mounts and boundaries between the living and the supernatural blur, the governess must confront disturbing questions that gnaw at the heart of her sanity.
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Character List: Get to know the key players in this unsettling narrative, each contributing to the novella's complex layers.
Author Biography: Learn about Henry James, the literary genius behind the story, who transformed the way we experience narratives.
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Henry James
Henry James (1843-1916) was an American author of novels, short stories, plays, and non-fiction. He spent most of his life in Europe, and much of his work regards the interactions and complexities between American and European characters. Among his works in this vein are The Portrait of a Lady (1881), The Bostonians (1886), and The Ambassadors (1903). Through his influence, James ushered in the era of American realism in literature. In his lifetime he wrote 12 plays, 112 short stories, 20 novels, and many travel and critical works. He was nominated three times for the Noble Prize in Literature.
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The Turn Of The Screw(Illustrated) - Henry James
THE
TURN OF THE SCREW
BY
HENRY JAMES
ABOUT JAMES
The Story of Henry James: A Pioneer of Psychological Realism in Literature
Early Life
In 1843, Henry James was born in New York City.He was one of five children, and his father was a philosopher who believed in providing a well-rounded education for his children. As a result, young Henry grew up in a household where reading books and discussing great ideas was the norm.
Moving to Europe
When he was 19, his family moved to Europe, and this experience changed him a lot. He fell in love with the culture, the history, and the literary scene. In 1869, he decided to move to England and focus on his writing career.
Breaking into the Writing Scene
Henry started out by writing reviews and short stories for magazines. But he soon realized that he wanted to dig deeper into the human mind and what makes people tick. So, he turned to writing novels. His first big hit was The American,
published in 1877. This book looked at the clash between American and European cultures, something Henry knew a lot about.
A New Style of Writing
What set Henry apart was his style. He loved exploring the inner thoughts and feelings of his characters. This was something new and different. Before, many novels focused on action and plot. But Henry wanted to dig into the mind. He wanted to know why people do what they do. This way of writing became known as psychological realism.
The Big Hits
Some of his most famous works include The Turn of the Screw,
The Portrait of a Lady,
and The Wings of the Dove.
These books didn't just tell stories; they took you into the minds of the characters. They made you question what you would do if you were in their shoes.
Later Life
Henry became a British citizen in 1915, during World War I. He wanted to show his support for England, which had become his home. He passed away on February 28, 1916, leaving behind a legacy that would influence generations of writers.
Conclusion
Henry James was a game-changer in literature. He turned the focus inward, into the complexities of the human mind. And in doing so, he gave us a new way to experience stories—one that makes us think, question, and reflect on our own lives. Today, his works continue to be read and studied, a testament to the enduring power of his innovative approach.
SUMMARY
A Chilling Tale of Ghosts and Innocence Lost: Unravel the Mystery of The Turn of the Screw
In his novel The Turn of the Screw,
Henry James transports you to an unnerving realm where the distinctions between reality and the supernatural are blurred. When a young governess is engaged to look after two seemingly innocent children on a remote estate, she quickly realizes that something is seriously wrong. Are the youngsters as innocent as they appear, or are they influenced by demonic spirits who roam the mansion?
The governess becomes increasingly obsessed with protecting the children, but doubt clouds her judgment. Are the ghosts real, or figments of her imagination? As tension builds, the stakes soar, culminating in a haunting finale that will leave you questioning what you've just read.
Prepare for a rollercoaster ride through the human psyche and the shadowy spaces between the living and the dead. This gripping tale challenges you to decipher the truth, making The Turn of the Screw
a story you won't easily forget.
CHARACTERS LIST
The Governess
The unnamed central character, the governess is hired to look after Flora and Miles at Bly estate. Highly imaginative and prone to emotional intensity, she becomes convinced that the estate is haunted and that the children are in danger.
Miles
A charming but mysterious young boy, Miles is expelled from his boarding school for reasons that are never fully explained. The governess becomes increasingly concerned about his well-being, suspecting that he is in contact with supernatural entities.
Flora
Flora is Miles' younger sister. Initially seen as an innocent and angelic child, her behavior starts to raise suspicions as the story unfolds. Like her brother, she too becomes an object of the governess's protective instincts.
Mrs. Grose
The housekeeper at the Bly estate, Mrs. Grose is a simple, uneducated woman who becomes the governess's confidante. She informs the governess about the estate's history but never sees the ghosts herself.
Quint
Peter Quint is a former valet at Bly who had a significant influence on Miles before dying under mysterious circumstances. The governess believes she sees his ghost stalking the estate and is convinced that he is attempting to possess Miles.
Miss Jessel
The former governess at Bly, Miss Jessel had an illicit relationship with Peter Quint and died shortly after he did. The current governess believes she sees Miss Jessel's ghost haunting the estate and fears she wants to possess Flora.
The Children's Uncle
The governess's employer, the children's uncle, lives in London and has little interest in the children, leaving their care totally in the hands of the governess. He appears briefly at the start of the but plays no essential role in the taleevents that follow.
Douglas
A guest at the frame story's gathering, Douglas is the one who introduces the governess's account of the events at Bly. He knew the governess when he was younger and has kept her manuscript in a locked drawer.
Narrator of the Frame Story
The narrator is a minor character who is present at the gathering where Douglas shares the governess's manuscript. The narrator is the one who transcribes Douglas's reading, creating another layer to the complex narrative structure of the story.
Contents
The Turn Of The Screw
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
The Turn Of The Screw
The story had held us, round the fire, sufficiently breathless, but except the obvious remark that it was gruesome, as, on Christmas Eve in an old house, a strange tale should essentially be, I remember no comment uttered till somebody happened to say that it was the only case he had met in which such a visitation had fallen on a child. The case, I may mention, was that of an apparition in just such an old house as had gathered us for the occasion—an appearance, of a dreadful kind, to a little boy sleeping in the room with his mother and waking her up in the terror of it; waking her not to dissipate his dread and soothe him to sleep again, but to encounter also, herself, before she had succeeded in doing so, the same sight that had shaken him. It was this observation that drew from Douglas—not immediately, but later in the evening—a reply that had the interesting consequence to which I call attention. Someone else told a story not particularly effective, which I saw he was not following. This I took for a sign that he had himself something to produce and that we should only have to wait. We waited in fact till two nights later; but that same evening, before we scattered, he brought out what was in his mind.
I quite agree—in regard to Griffin's ghost, or whatever it was—that its appearing first to the little boy, at so tender an age, adds a particular touch. But it's not the first occurrence of its charming kind that I know to have involved a child. If the child gives the effect another turn of the screw, what do you say to TWO children—?
We say, of course,
somebody exclaimed, that they give two turns! Also that we want to hear about them.
I can see Douglas there before the fire, to which he had got up to present his back, looking down at his interlocutor with his hands in his pockets. Nobody but me, till now, has ever heard. It's quite too horrible.
This, naturally, was declared by several voices to give the thing the utmost price, and our friend, with quiet art, prepared his triumph by turning his eyes over the rest of us and going on: It's beyond everything. Nothing at all that I know touches it.
For sheer terror?
I remember asking.
He seemed to say it was not so simple as that; to be really at a loss how to qualify it. He passed his hand over his eyes, made a little wincing grimace. For dreadful—dreadfulness!
Oh, how delicious!
cried one of the women.
He took no notice of her; he looked at me, but as if, instead of me, he saw what he spoke of. For general uncanny ugliness and horror and pain.
Well then,
I said, just sit right down and begin.
He turned round to the fire, gave a kick to a log, watched it an instant. Then as he faced us again: I can't begin. I shall have to send to town.
There was a unanimous groan at this, and much reproach; after which, in his preoccupied way, he explained. The story's written. It's in a locked drawer—it has not been out for years. I could write to my man and enclose the key; he could send down the packet as he finds it.
It was to me in particular that he appeared to propound this—appeared almost to appeal for aid not to hesitate. He had broken a thickness of ice, the formation of many a winter; had had his reasons for a long silence. The others resented postponement, but it was just his scruples that charmed me. I adjured him to write by the first post and to agree with us for an early hearing; then I asked him if the experience in question had been his own. To this his answer was prompt. Oh, thank God, no!
And is the record yours? You took the thing down?
Nothing but the impression. I took that HERE
—he tapped his heart. I've never lost it.
Then your manuscript—?
Is in old, faded ink, and in the most beautiful hand.
He hung fire again. A woman's. She has been dead these twenty years. She sent me the pages in question before she died.
They were all listening now, and of course there was somebody to be arch, or at any rate to draw the inference. But if he put the inference by without a smile it was also without irritation. She was a most charming person, but she was ten years older than I. She was my sister's governess,
he quietly said. She was the most agreeable woman I've ever known in her position; she would have been worthy of any whatever. It was long ago, and this episode was long before. I was at Trinity, and I found her at home on my coming down the second summer. I was much there that year—it was a beautiful one; and we had, in her off-hours, some strolls and talks in the garden—talks in which she struck me as awfully clever and nice. Oh yes; don't grin: I liked her extremely and am glad to this day to think she liked me, too. If she hadn't she wouldn't have told me. She had never told anyone. It wasn't simply that she said so, but that I knew she hadn't. I was sure; I could see. You'll easily judge why when you hear.
Because the thing had been such a scare?
He continued to fix me. You'll easily judge,
he repeated: YOU will.
I fixed him, too. I see. She was in love.
He laughed for the first time. You ARE acute. Yes, she was in love. That is, she had been. That came out—she couldn't tell her story without its coming out. I saw it, and she saw I saw it; but neither of us spoke of it. I remember the time and the place—the corner of the lawn, the shade of the great beeches and the long, hot summer afternoon. It wasn't a scene for a shudder; but oh—!
He quitted the fire and dropped back into his chair.
You'll receive the packet Thursday morning?
I inquired.
Probably not till the second post.
Well then; after dinner—
You'll all meet me here?
He looked us round again. Isn't anybody going?
It was almost the tone of hope.
Everybody will stay!
"I will—and
I will! cried the ladies whose departure had been fixed. Mrs. Griffin, however, expressed the need for a little more light.
Who was it she was in love with?"
The story will tell,
I took upon myself to reply.
Oh, I can't wait for the story!
The story WON'T tell,
said Douglas; not in any literal, vulgar way.
More's the pity, then. That's the only way I ever understand.
Won't YOU tell, Douglas?
somebody else inquired.
He sprang to his feet again. "Yes—tomorrow. Now I must go