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The Turn of the Screw (movie tie-in "The Turning ") - cover

The Turn of the Screw (movie tie-in "The Turning ")

Henry James, A to z Classics

Publisher: ATOZ Classics

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Summary

The Turn of the Screw is a short novel or a novella written by American writer Henry James. Originally published in 1898, it is ostensibly a ghost story that has lent itself well to operatic and film adaptation. Due to its ambiguous content and narrative skill, The Turn of the Screw became a favorite text of New Criticism.

The account has lent itself to dozens of different interpretations, often mutually exclusive, including those of a Freudian nature. Many critics have tried to determine what exactly is the nature of evil within the story.

The movie "The Turning" which will be released on January 24, 2020 is a modern version of Henry James' short story "The Turn of the Screw".

[2020 Movie Tie-In]
Available since: 01/21/2020.

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