The Turn of the Screw is a novella by Henry James, published in 1898. It is a ghost story that revolves around a young governess who becomes convinced that the children she cares for are being haunted by malevolent spirits. The novella explores themes of psychological ambiguity, repressed desires, and the corruption of innocence. With its atmospheric tension and psychological complexity, The Turn of the Screw is a classic in the Decadence & the Fin-de-Siècle genre.
