The Turn of the Screw and Other Stories

Henry James’s masterful collection, The Turn of the Screw and Other Stories, invites readers into a world where ambiguity and the supernatural intertwine. In the renowned title novella, a newly-appointed governess assumes responsibility for two young wards in a sprawling country estate. What begins as an eerie encounter with mysterious figures quickly blurs the line between spectral apparitions and the unsettling power of the human imagination. This volume presents, alongside the governess’s disturbing experiences, three additional tales - Sir Edmund Orme, Owen Wingrave, and The Friends of the Friends - each steeped in an atmosphere of quiet dread and psychological complexity. The narratives probe the tension between what is seen and what might only be imagined, challenging the reader to interpret the true nature of the hidden forces at work. Published by Oxford University Press in 2008, this edition of The Turn of the Screw and Other Stories features the celebrated New York Edition text, accompanied by a new Introduction and insightful Notes. Henry James’s work endures as a subtle yet indelible exploration of perception, madness, and the unquiet past.