The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition
Enriched edition. Including What Maisie Knew, The Wings of the Dove & The AmbassadorsBy Henry James
Length54h 58m
About this audiobook
In 'The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels,' Henry James presents a collection of four captivating stories that explore themes of psychological complexity, mystery, and the supernatural. Known for his intricate prose and nuanced character development, James weaves intricate narratives that challenge readers to question the nature of reality and perception. This edition includes the iconic 'The Turn of the Screw,' a chilling tale of a governess tasked with the care of two mysterious children in a haunted estate, as well as other lesser-known yet equally compelling novels. James' literary style, characterized by subtle allusions and rich symbolism, adds layers of depth to his exploration of human nature and societal norms. Set in the late 19th century, James' works provide a fascinating glimpse into the values and anxieties of the Victorian era. Recommended for readers interested in psychological fiction and Gothic literature, 'The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels' offers a thought-provoking experience that lingers long after the final page.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance
Length54 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 15, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 11)
2Introduction
17The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 12)
3Author Biography
18The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 13)
4Historical Context
19The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 14)
5Synopsis (Selection)
20The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 15)
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6The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 1)
21The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 16)
7The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 2)
22The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 17)
8The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 3)
23The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 18)
9The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 4)
24The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 19)
10The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 5)
25The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 20)
11The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 6)
26The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 21)
12The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 7)
27The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 22)
13The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 8)
28Analysis
14The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 9)
29Reflection
15The Turn of the Screw & Other Novels - 4 Books in One Edition (pt. 10)
30Memorable Quotes
The Ambassadors (The Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)Henry James20h 11m$2 · $0.00
Love, Lust & Heartbreak: 50 Romance Classics in One Collection (Annotated)Henry James, Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, William Shakespeare, Fanny Burney, Stendhal, R.D. Blackmore, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Nathaniel Hawthorne, George Eliot, Leo Tolstoy, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Gaskell, Edith Wharton, Louisa May Alcott, Alexandre Dumas, Meredith Nicholson, Charles Dickens, Gaston Leroux, E. M. Forster, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Theodore Dreiser, H. G. Wells, Grace Livingston Hill, Earl Derr Biggers, Walter Scott, Virginia Woolf, Burton Egbert Stevenson, P.G. Wodehouse, Georgette Heyer, Madeleine L'Engle, O. Douglas, Kate Chopin763h 22m$2 · $0.00
The Wings of the Dove (Annotated)Henry James22h 33m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Henry James (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)Henry James691h 13m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Henry James (Annotated)Henry James320h 25m$2 · $0.00
The Tragic Muse (Annotated)Henry James26h 4m$2 · $0.00
Colección de Henry James (Anotado)Henry James72h 20m$2 · $0.00
HARVARD CLASSICS - All 20 Volumes in one Edition (Annotated)Henry James, George Eliot, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jane Austen, Walter Scott, William Makepeace Thackeray, Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Francis Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Edward Everett Hale, Victor Hugo, Honoré Balzac, George Sand, Alfred de Musset, Alphonse Daudet, Guy de Maupassant, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Gottfried Keller, Theodor Storm, Theodor Fontane, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ivan Turgenev, Juan Valera, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Alexander L. Kielland387h 7m$2 · $0.00
Washington Square (The Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)Henry James8h 56m$2 · $0.00
The Princess Casamassima (The Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)Henry James24h 45m$2 · $0.00
The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (Annotated)Henry James22h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Ambassadors (Annotated)Henry James20h 18m$2 · $0.00
The Portrait of a Lady (Annotated)Henry James27h 49m$2 · $0.00
Roderick Hudson (Annotated)Henry James16h 23m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels: The Portrait of a Lady + The Wings of the Dove + What Maisie Knew + The American + The Bostonian + The Ambassadors + Washington Square and more (Unabridged) (Annotated)Henry James304h 5m$2 · $0.00
The Portrait of a Lady (The Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)Henry James28h 15m$2 · $0.00
The Bostonians (The Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)Henry James19h 26m$2 · $0.00
Washington Square (Annotated)Henry James9h 1m$2 · $0.00
Picture and TextHenry James2h 49m$2 · $0.00
The Lesson of the MasterHenry James2h 42m$2 · $0.00
Breath of HeavenDeborah Raney9h 11m$23
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m5.0 (1)$28 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged) (Annotated)Jane Austen90h 24m$2 · $0.00
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
The InheritanceBlair Howard6h 40m$23
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
The Search (Annotated)Grace Livingston Hill7h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Captivating WarriorCami Checketts, Daniel Banner4h 8m$15
Sniffing Out JusticeCarol J. Post6h 28m$12 · $0.00
TimberTate James15h 36m$23
The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m$26 · $0.00
Long LostLexi Blake13h 12m$23
The Vineyard BrideKatie Winters5h 5m$15
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m5.0 (1)$29 · $0.00
Wishes from the HeartSophie Mays4h 9m$15 · $0.00
Blizzard ShowdownShirlee McCoy5h 16m5.0 (1)$12 · $0.00
The Heart of CourageLynne Basham Tagawa10h 57m$20
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To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m$8 · $0.00
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