History in Vogue discussion

The Turn of the Screw tells of a young governess sent to a country home to take charge of two orphans, Miles and Flora. Unsettled by a sense of intense evil within the house, she soon becomes obsessed with the belief that malevolent forces are stalking the children in her care.

Henry James gothic ghost story novella was originally published in 1898. Due to its original content, the text became a favorite 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.

*from the penguin classics edition

I ordered a copy of The Turn of the Screw and am still waiting for it, so I don't have the exact page numbers for the schedule. The story is about 120 pages, so roughly 60 pages each week. I'll post the exact numbers when it arrives.

Schedule for the Month of October

Week One : The Turn of the Screw : Part One

Week Two : The Turn of the Screw : Part Two

Week Three : The Body Snatcher

Week Four : The Fall of the House of Usher and The Cask of Amontillado

Week Five : The Tell-Tale Heart and The Masque of the Red Death

Library has hooked me up, so I'll be getting a head start.

oh wow! I just realized you all are reading The Turn of the Screw. I am reading it right now, but in another group. I'll have to chime in with you all as well. I am loving it so far. Starting ch. 8 tonight. I'll take a look at your other threads. :-)