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The Turn of the Screw by Henry James (Book Analysis)

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

978280800234954EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. It provides a thorough exploration of the novella’s plot, characters and main themes, including sexuality, social class and the supernatural. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 54-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Henry James Presentation of The Turn of the Screw Summary of The Turn of the Screw Character study The governess Flora Miles Mrs Grose Miss Jessel Peter Quint Flora and Miles’s uncle Douglas Analysis of The Turn of the Screw Form Themes About The Turn of the Screw The Turn of the Screw was first published in 1898, and is one of Henry James’s best-known works. It tells the story of a young and inexperienced governess who is placed in charge of two orphaned children in a remote country house, with strict instructions not to bother their uncle and guardian under any circumstances. The novella stands out for the psychological insight we are given into its main character and for its ambiguity: we are never quite sure whether the characters are telling the truth about their experiences, or even whether they are entirely sane. This mystery has sparked lively critical debate and continued to captivate readers even today. About Henry James The American writer Henry James was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is well known for his style, which was groundbreaking for its time. His works are characterised by acute psychological insight, lengthy description passages and ambiguity, which means that they often give rise to myriad differing interpretations. His best-known works of fiction include The American, The Portrait of a Lady, The Turn of the Screw and What Maisie Knew; he also wrote essays and literary criticism. After spending the majority of his life in Europe, James died in London in 1916.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. It provides a thorough exploration of the novella’s plot, characters and main themes, including sexuality, social class and the supernatural. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 54-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Henry James Presentation of The Turn of the Screw Summary of The Turn of the Screw Character study The governess Flora Miles Mrs Grose Miss Jessel Peter Quint Flora and Miles’s uncle Douglas Analysis of The Turn of the Screw Form Themes About The Turn of the Screw The Turn of the Screw was first published in 1898, and is one of Henry James’s best-known works. It tells the story of a young and inexperienced governess who is placed in charge of two orphaned children in a remote country house, with strict instructions not to bother their uncle and guardian under any circumstances. The novella stands out for the psychological insight we are given into its main character and for its ambiguity: we are never quite sure whether the characters are telling the truth about their experiences, or even whether they are entirely sane. This mystery has sparked lively critical debate and continued to captivate readers even today. About Henry James The American writer Henry James was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is well known for his style, which was groundbreaking for its time. His works are characterised by acute psychological insight, lengthy description passages and ambiguity, which means that they often give rise to myriad differing interpretations. His best-known works of fiction include The American, The Portrait of a Lady, The Turn of the Screw and What Maisie Knew; he also wrote essays and literary criticism. After spending the majority of his life in Europe, James died in London in 1916.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. It provides a thorough exploration of the novella’s plot, characters and main themes, including sexuality, social class and the supernatural. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. It provides a thorough exploration of the novella’s plot, characters and main themes, including sexuality, social class and the supernatural. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 54-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Henry James
  • Presentation of The Turn of the Screw
  • Summary of The Turn of the Screw
  • Character study
    • The governess
    • Flora
    • Miles
    • Mrs Grose
    • Miss Jessel
    • Peter Quint
    • Flora and Miles’s uncle
    • Douglas
  • Analysis of The Turn of the Screw
    • Form
    • Themes

About The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw was first published in 1898, and is one of Henry James’s best-known works. It tells the story of a young and inexperienced governess who is placed in charge of two orphaned children in a remote country house, with strict instructions not to bother their uncle and guardian under any circumstances. The novella stands out for the psychological insight we are given into its main character and for its ambiguity: we are never quite sure whether the characters are telling the truth about their experiences, or even whether they are entirely sane. This mystery has sparked lively critical debate and continued to captivate readers even today.

About Henry James

The American writer Henry James was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is well known for his style, which was groundbreaking for its time. His works are characterised by acute psychological insight, lengthy description passages and ambiguity, which means that they often give rise to myriad differing interpretations. His best-known works of fiction include The American, The Portrait of a Lady, The Turn of the Screw and What Maisie Knew; he also wrote essays and literary criticism. After spending the majority of his life in Europe, James died in London in 1916.

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9782808002349

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