The Turn of the Screw, originally published in 1898, is a ghost novella written by Henry James. Due to its ambiguous content, it became a favorite text of academics who subscribe to New Criticism. The novella has had differing interpretations, often mutually exclusive. Many critics have tried to determine the exact nature of the evil hinted at by the story. However, others have argued that the true brilliance of the novella comes with its ability to create an intimate confusion and suspense for the reader.An unnamed narrator listens to a male friend reading a manuscript written by a former governess whom the friend claims to have known and who is now dead. The manuscript tells the story of how the young governess is hired by a man who has become responsible for his young nephew and niece after the death of their parents. He lives mainly in London and is not interested in raising the children himself...

《螺丝在拧紧》在欧美等国拥有广泛读者。本书悬念迭起，气氛紧张，如同螺丝拧得越来越紧。此部小说描写了成人的罪恶如何影响了纯洁、聪慧的儿童。女教师来到乡下庄园后，发现两个孩子可爱乖巧。然而，他们看似平静快活的生活，却总被一对原来这个家的家仆和女教师的鬼魂干扰着，为了保护孩子，女教师毅然决定一查到底......