The Turn of the Screw
Henry James
"The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James is a gothic novella written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young governess who is assigned to care for two orphaned children at a remote English estate called Bly, where strange and unsettling events occur, raising questions about both the environment and the children themselves.
At the beginning of the novella, a group of friends gathers around a fire on Christmas Eve. During their conversation, they discuss ghostly experiences. One of the members, Douglas, hints at a chilling tale involving two children and a dreadful apparition that appeared to them. This sets the stage for the governess's recounting of her experiences at Bly.
Upon her arrival at the estate, she is captivated by the beauty of the children, Miles and Flora. However, beneath this charm lies an unsettling tension, particularly related to the previous governess, who died under mysterious circumstances. The opening sequence effectively builds an atmosphere of suspense, promising a haunting exploration of innocence, corrupted motives, and the supernatural.
Duration - 4h 29m.
Author - Henry James.
Narrator - Mira Williams.
Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1898 Henry James ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James is a gothic novella written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young governess who is assigned to care for two orphaned children at a remote English estate called Bly, where strange and unsettling events occur, raising questions about both the environment and the children themselves. At the beginning of the novella, a group of friends gathers around a fire on Christmas Eve. During their conversation, they discuss ghostly experiences. One of the members, Douglas, hints at a chilling tale involving two children and a dreadful apparition that appeared to them. This sets the stage for the governess's recounting of her experiences at Bly. Upon her arrival at the estate, she is captivated by the beauty of the children, Miles and Flora. However, beneath this charm lies an unsettling tension, particularly related to the previous governess, who died under mysterious circumstances. The opening sequence effectively builds an atmosphere of suspense, promising a haunting exploration of innocence, corrupted motives, and the supernatural. Duration - 4h 29m. Author - Henry James. Narrator - Mira Williams. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 1898 Henry James ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:06
Introduction
Duration:00:19:05
Chapter 1
Duration:00:10:50
Chapter 2
Duration:00:09:30
Chapter 3
Duration:00:13:35
Chapter 4
Duration:00:12:56
Chapter 5
Duration:00:09:34
Chapter 6
Duration:00:16:08
Chapter 7
Duration:00:09:37
Chapter 8
Duration:00:12:52
Chapter 9
Duration:00:12:19
Chapter 10
Duration:00:10:29
Chapter 11
Duration:00:09:02
Chapter 12
Duration:00:07:32
Chapter 13
Duration:00:12:16
Chapter 14
Duration:00:09:02
Chapter 15
Duration:00:07:05
Chapter 16
Duration:00:06:47
Chapter 17
Duration:00:10:29
Chapter 18
Duration:00:07:19
Chapter 19
Duration:00:08:03
Chapter 20
Duration:00:11:01
Chapter 21
Duration:00:13:22
Chapter 22
Duration:00:08:41
Chapter 23
Duration:00:08:55
Chapter 24
Duration:00:12:36
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:10