The Turn of the Screw and The Aspern Papers (with a Preface by Henry James)

Exploring psychological terror and literary obsession, this collection features two of Henry James's acclaimed works. "The Turn of the Screw" follows a governess who, while caring for two orphans, becomes haunted by ghostly apparitions in their old house. In "The Aspern Papers," an unnamed narrator seeks out Juliana Bordereau in Venice, hoping to obtain letters from the deceased poet Jeffrey Aspern. Both stories delve into complex character consciousness, showcasing James's mastery of 19th-century literary realism.