![]() ![]() Original blue embossed cloth with gilt titles on the cover and spine. ![]() 32-page publishers catalogue at rear and four blind-stamped irises on the front cover. Nevertheless, whether one reads the story as a straightforward ghost tale or as a more complex psychological study of one nanny losing her mind, it is still a scary and intriguing read, which leaves much to think about and discuss upon finishing. The Turn of the Screw is now infamous for its multiple story interpretations and all kinds of meanings that can be read into the text. However, Bly soon opens its horrors to the governess and she becomes aware that there are at least two ghosts in the house that haunt the children. The young governess willingly assumes her responsibilities, being totally delighted to be in charge of two beautiful, lovely and well-behaved children in such grand estate. The children are orphans under the responsibility of their uncle who, in turn, does not have much time to spend with them and resides in London. ![]() First published as a series, it tells of a hired governess who comes to Bly, a country estate in Essex, to supervise two children, Miles and Flora. BOOK RESUME: This is a horror novella penned by James in 1898 at the invitation of Robert J. Book Condition: Near Fine DJ Condition: Very Good: Wear, chipping and tears to upper and lower edges. DESCRIPTION: Light brown original plain DJ over half bound buckram with paper covered boards. ![]()
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