The Turn of the Screw & The Aspern Papers

James, Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185326069X ISBN 13: 9781853260698

Publisher: Wordsworth Editions, 1993

The Turn of the Screw is the classic ghost story for which James is most remembered. Set in a country house, it is a chilling tale of the supernatural told by a master of the genre.The Aspern Papers is a tale of Americans in Europe, a theme in which Henry James is at his most assured and accomplished. The author cleverly evokes the drama of comédie humaine against the settings of a Venetian palace.Two fantastic tales from the genius that is Henry James.This paperback book measures: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2cm.

Synopsis:

With introduction and notes by Dr Claire Seymour, University of Kent at Canterbury, "The Turn of the Screw" is the classic ghost story for which James is most remembered. Set in a country house, it is a chilling tale of the supernatural. "The Aspern Papers" is a tale of Americans in Europe, cleverly evoking the drama of comedie humaine against the settings of a Venetian palace.

About the Author:

Henry James (1843-1916), published his first novel in 1875 after a brief stint in literary journalism; this was succeeded by The American, The European, Daisy Miller and Washington Square.