The Aspern Papers; The Turn Of The Screw And The Spoils Of Poynton
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Book: Good
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Pages: Yellowed
Henry James, the undisputed master of psychological realism, presents three of his most celebrated works in a single, essential volume — The Aspern Papers, The Turn of the Screw, and The Spoils of Poynton — a trinity of narratives that showcase the full range of his literary genius. In The Aspern Papers, an obsessive literary scholar schemes his way into a Venetian household to obtain the private letters of a deceased Romantic poet, only to find that his quarry is far more formidable than anticipated; The Turn of the Screw chronicles a young governess's increasingly terrifying conviction that the remote English estate in her charge is haunted by malevolent supernatural forces; while The Spoils of Poynton details a fierce and devastating battle of wills over a magnificent country house and its priceless collection of art and furnishings. Across these three works, James illustrates his signature preoccupation with moral ambiguity, the corrupting nature of desire, and the treacherous subtleties of social convention, all rendered through his famously intricate, sinuous prose. Each narrative uncovers the darker impulses lurking beneath the polished surfaces of civilised life — covetousness, manipulation, and self-deception — leaving the reader to question the true nature of innocence, possession, and obsession. Together, they represent an unmissable introduction to one of literature's most searching and rewarding minds.
Author: Henry James
Format: Hardback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Henry James, the undisputed master of psychological realism, presents three of his most celebrated works in a single, essential volume — The Aspern Papers, The Turn of the Screw, and The Spoils of Poynton — a trinity of narratives that showcase the full range of his literary genius. In The Aspern Papers, an obsessive literary scholar schemes his way into a Venetian household to obtain the private letters of a deceased Romantic poet, only to find that his quarry is far more formidable than anticipated; The Turn of the Screw chronicles a young governess's increasingly terrifying conviction that the remote English estate in her charge is haunted by malevolent supernatural forces; while The Spoils of Poynton details a fierce and devastating battle of wills over a magnificent country house and its priceless collection of art and furnishings. Across these three works, James illustrates his signature preoccupation with moral ambiguity, the corrupting nature of desire, and the treacherous subtleties of social convention, all rendered through his famously intricate, sinuous prose. Each narrative uncovers the darker impulses lurking beneath the polished surfaces of civilised life — covetousness, manipulation, and self-deception — leaving the reader to question the true nature of innocence, possession, and obsession. Together, they represent an unmissable introduction to one of literature's most searching and rewarding minds.