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Brought to you by Penguin.'The apparition had reached the landing half-way up and was therefore on the spot nearest the window where, at the sight of me, it stopped short'The Turn of the Screw tells the story of a young governess sent to a country house to take charge of two orphans. Unsettled by a sense of intense evil in the house, she soon becomes obsessed with the idea that something malevolent is stalking the children in her care.

THE TURNING : NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! ONE OF THE GREATEST gothic ghost stories ever told! The tale of a governess who, caring for two little children at a remote, medieval estate, becomes horrified when she discovers the grounds are haunted by an unspeakable evil..."Sometimes the strange and sinister are embeded deep within the normal and easy" - Henry James *** Mars Starship Publishing presents an UPDATED and MODERNIZED version of the classic tale : "The Turn of the Screw". *** Included in this edition : ***Illustrations from some of the world's greatest visual artists***Text that has been updated, edited and proofread for modern day readers***Mars Starship Publishing's exclusive "Share-Safe Book" seal. Negative stereotypes and offensive language contained in the original one hundred year-old edition have been completely removed. So parents and young readers can share with confidence***A magnificent cover that captures the magic and wonder of a timeless classic in vibrant colors***Easy-to-read fonts and print size***Properly formatted text for young readers.

The Turn of the Screw, originally published in 1898, is a gothic ghost story novella written by Henry James.Due to its original content, the novella became a favourite text of academics who subscribe to New Criticism. The novella has had differing interpretations, often mutually exclusive. Many critics have tried to determine the exact nature of the evil hinted at by the story. However, others have argued that the true brilliance of the novella comes with its ability to create an intimate confusion and suspense for the reader.

“No, no---there are depths, depths! The more I go over it, the more I see in it, and the more I see in it, the more I fear. I don’t know what I don’t see---what I don’t fear!” --- Henry James, The Turn of the Screw Henry James' classic ghost story comprises the written testimony of a young governess, charged with looking after two small children at an isolated country estate, who believes they are being haunted. As the story progresses, the governess' increasingly frenetic narration provokes the question: is she insane, or are the ghosts real?

One of the world's most famous intellectual ghost stories, The Turn of the Screw is a haunting tale of suspected supernatural possession. A governess at a country house claims that Miles and Flora, two orphaned children in her care, are being controlled by spirits for some evil purpose. No one else can see the ghosts, and the children themselves are silent. Are they being dominated by spectral forces, or are they hiding something? Is the governess simply paranoid, or is something else going on? With its ambiguous content and powerful narrative technique, the story challenges the listener to determine whether the unnamed governess is a reliable witness or a neurotic with an overheated imagination.

The Turn Of The Screw by Henry James is a classic gothic ghost story. Considered to be a favourite among critics this is a really well-written and wonderful story that will fill your mind with colour. A great addition to any collection. Any profits made from the sale of this book will go towards supporting the Freeriver Community project, a project that aims to support community and encourage well-being. To learn more about the Freeriver Community project please visit the website- www.freerivercommunity.com

The Turn of The Screw is the story of a governess who is unintentionally pulled into a home inhabited by ghosts. When she is given full authority over her employer’s children, hardly recognizable male and female figures begin to enter and leave the house’s grounds on a whim. They take on the bizarre character of the supernatural. The governess doesn’t question this behavior until the rousing climax of the story when the most unexpected of events occurs. The Turn of The Screw is a classic ghost story, and it was intended to be so all along. Henry James weaves in Gothic themes with varying stylistic methods of accomplishing a spooky backdrop. Some characters are reminiscent of Gothic classics like Jane Eyre and The Mysteries of Udolpho. Oftentimes, this theme involves a glimpse into the psychology of main characters like the governess. Ever since The Turn of The Screw was published, it has been adapted into several forms of media. There is currently a graphic novel along with film, T.V., and theatrical versions of the story. The novella has also been alluded to several times in recent literature and popular culture. Lovingly recreated as an mp3 audio this CD contains the timeless story of The Turn of the Screw. Now you can enjoy it again and again - MP3 compatible player (or a computer) required to play this CD Version: Unabridged Language: English Reader: Solo Female Format: MP3 Audio CD Tracks / Chapters: 25 Chapters Total running time: 05:26:43