The Aspern Papers And The Turn Of The Screw

The Aspern Papers And The Turn Of The Screw

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Author: Henry James
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Books, 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This volume presents two masterful novellas from a literary giant, each a profound study in psychological suspense and moral ambiguity. The Aspern Papers chronicles a determined editor's obsessive quest for a deceased poet's private correspondence, leading him into a web of deceit and manipulation in Venice. Complementing this, The Turn of the Screw illustrates a governess's terrifying encounter with spectral apparitions and the corruption of innocence at a remote country estate. Both narratives are celebrated for their intricate prose and their chilling examination of human consciousness and the unseen forces that shape our lives. Readers will find themselves captivated by the subtle horror and profound psychological depth woven into these enduring works of classic literature.

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Description

Author: Henry James
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Books, 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This volume presents two masterful novellas from a literary giant, each a profound study in psychological suspense and moral ambiguity. The Aspern Papers chronicles a determined editor's obsessive quest for a deceased poet's private correspondence, leading him into a web of deceit and manipulation in Venice. Complementing this, The Turn of the Screw illustrates a governess's terrifying encounter with spectral apparitions and the corruption of innocence at a remote country estate. Both narratives are celebrated for their intricate prose and their chilling examination of human consciousness and the unseen forces that shape our lives. Readers will find themselves captivated by the subtle horror and profound psychological depth woven into these enduring works of classic literature.