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I have to say, reading Henry James requires a great deal of patience.

The man is truly a master of the clause and the prepositional phrase. If you are an English teacher who is forced to torture your students by diagramming sentences, then James is definitely your go-to author.

That being said, his stories are really quite subtle and sneakily brilliant. I constantly found myself thinking, "OK, where is this going, Henry?" And then, when we finally got there, I would think, "WOW!"

My favorites in this collection do not actually include "The Turn of the Screw," which was my original reason for reading it. That story is enjoyable, but I find "The Beast in the Jungle" and "The Jolly Corner" to be my absolute favorites. In some ways, they complement each other, having similar themes although different outcomes. I also liked "The Tree of Knowledge."

The prose here is very different from what you would get with a more modern writer. However, I can't help but think that none of us is capable, anymore, of writing in this way. It's a lost art, in a sense, and reading James is like taking a step back in time to a more refined and sophisticated era of literature.

Ambivalent about the ambiguity...

This collection consists of four stories - the novella-length title story and three shorter ones. The Turn of the Screw is, of course, a classic of the horror genre, but the other three are also well worth reading. The stories are as follows:

- The Turn of the Screw - The classic tale of a governess looking after two orphaned children who becomes convinced they are being haunted and corrupted by the ghosts of their previous governess and valet. Or is she suffering from delusions?
- Sir Edmund Orme - Our narrator becomes fascinated by a mother and daughter, Mrs Marden and Charlotte, due to their peculiarly strong concern for each other. As he falls in love with Charlotte, he begins to see a strange man whose appearances coincide with Mrs Marden's "episodes". Eventually, she confides in him the story of her former lover, Sir Edmund Orme.
- Owen Wingrave - The title character is a young man from a military family being crammed for the entrance exam to Sandhurst. However, Owen despises war and believes politicians who lead their nations into war should be punished severely. When he drops out of training, his family and friends pressure him to change his mind. To prove his girlfriend wrong when she implies he is a coward, he agrees to spend a night in the haunted room of his family castle.
- The Friends of the Friends - The story of two people, a man and a woman, who have both seen a ghost. This coincidence makes their mutual friends want to bring them together, but circumstances always prevent them from meeting. Eventually, it seems they will meet, but one of them dies before it can happen. The other, as we know, can see ghosts.

While I found the writing good and effective at creating an atmosphere, I several times came across poorly constructed sentences that required me to reread them to understand the meaning, and sometimes they were still unclear. Perhaps James was doing this for effect, to add to the vagueness and ambiguity. But truthfully, I mostly felt it was just clumsy writing that he hadn't bothered to revise properly before publication.

Aside from that criticism, each of the four stories is well-structured, and the sense of vagueness surrounding the narrative intention leaves them open to interpretation. I found this made them linger in my mind longer than most spooky stories, as I pondered what was beneath the surface. Generally speaking, I concluded that what was there was rather unpleasant - hints of child sexual abuse in The Turn of the Screw, a controlling lover in Sir Edmund Orme, extreme family pressure in Owen Wingrave, and extreme jealousy in The Friends of the Friends. Horror stories are always based on unpleasant things, of course, but here it left me feeling more uncomfortable than usual. I'm not sure why. Perhaps because the horror aspects are mostly low-key and the underlying story stands out more, or perhaps because James uses ambiguity to force the reader to fill in the blanks, making it seem as if the unpleasantness comes from within their own mind. Whatever the reason, it meant that while I quite enjoyed them while reading, they left a slightly nasty aftertaste - especially The Turn of the Screw. I wonder if that was James' intention? I suspect it may have been.

You can probably tell that I feel quite ambivalent about this collection. I rated each of the three shorter stories as four stars and The Turn of the Screw as five, but that's mostly due to my appreciation of their impact rather than an indication of my enjoyment.

NB This book was provided for review by the publisher, Oxford World's Classics.

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The titular story of this collection truly shines and earns a solid 4 stars. It has a captivating plot that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. The characters are well-developed and their actions and decisions feel believable. The writing style is also quite good, with vivid descriptions that bring the story to life.

However, the other stories in the collection are not quite as strong. They range from average to good, but none of them reach the same level as the titular story. Some of the plots are a bit predictable, and the characters could have been more fleshed out. Overall, these stories earn a 3-star rating.

Despite the differences in quality between the stories, this collection is still worth reading. The titular story alone makes it值得一看, and the other stories offer some enjoyable reading as well. If you're a fan of short stories, this collection is definitely worth checking out.

My first encounter with the works of James was truly a delightful experience. I immersed myself in his collection, relishing not only the short stories but also the infamous "The Turn of the Screw."

James has this remarkable ability to put a unique twist on the traditional ghost story genre. In his tales, some of the characters display an unexpected excitement upon seeing apparitions or even regard them as rather ordinary occurrences.

The writing style, for the most part, was quite engaging and often had me chuckling. The characters were, for the most part, well-developed and fascinating, drawing me into their worlds.

Surprisingly, I found the stories to be less creepy and unsettling than I had initially anticipated. However, I believe this is precisely what makes James so enjoyable to read. So much of his work is left open to the reader's interpretation and imagination, allowing each individual to create their own unique experience within the pages of his stories.

Overall, my first foray into the works of James was a thoroughly enjoyable one, and I look forward to exploring more of his literary masterpieces in the future.

These stories are justifiably famous. Henry James, in his own peculiar way, revels in the power of suggestion.

In “The Turn of the Screw,” the manner in which the apparitions present a real menace to the children or their governess is never made clear. It is also uncertain whether they exist at all, apart from within the governess’ troubled mind, with their appearance derived from Mrs. Grose’s account of two departed residents of the estate.

The entire scenario of isolation imposed by the patron’s oppressive employment condition seems contrived, injecting a creepy sense of entrapment and compelling the governess to seek answers from the children themselves, thereby ratcheting up the tension – turning the screw. If there’s truly a villain, perhaps it’s the patron, who cowardly avoids dealing with home troubles. This lack of moral responsibility recurs in “The Pupil,” where we see a pair of grifters exploiting their son’s tutor and failing to provide for their son’s welfare.

There’s a vague sense of unreality in all three stories. The two children in “The Turn of the Screw” are overly beautiful and abnormally well-behaved. The entire household in “The Pupil” is quite peculiar. In “The Third Person,” the relationship of the two cousins with their ghostly guest is far from what one might expect. All this suggests that James didn’t intend these stories to be taken too seriously; they are allegorical in their own ways. In the third story, James was just having fun. The ladies decide about their visitor: “they must, though he was such an addition to their grandeur, keep him quite to themselves. Other people might hear of what was in the letters but they should never hear of him. They were not afraid that either of the maids would see him – he was not a matter for maids.”

I have one obvious quibble: the ponderous writing style of 19th-century literature. One has to adjust to its slow, halting pace, awkward sentence structure, and angling interjections.

I only managed to get halfway through The Turn of the Screw before I threw in the towel in frustration. The writing style is so disjointed that I found myself rereading nearly every sentence. The story lacks a consistent rhythm as it is continuously interrupted by awkwardly placed prose. These interjections are stuffed in the middle of a sentence, as if they were afterthoughts that occurred to the author too late to be smoothly integrated into the narrative.

It's a real struggle to follow the story when the flow is constantly being disrupted in this way. I wanted to like the book, but the writing style made it a chore to read. I'm not sure if I'll ever go back and try to finish it, as the experience so far has been rather unpleasant.

The works of Henry James are rich and diverse, filled with captivating stories that explore the human psyche and the complexities of social relationships.

One such story is "Sir Edmund Orme," which delves into the life of a man facing various challenges and moral dilemmas.

"Owen Wingrave" is another engaging tale that follows the journey of a young man who defies the expectations of his family and society.

"The Friends of the Friends" presents a web of friendships and betrayals, revealing the true nature of human connections.

And then there is "The Turn of the Screw," a chilling ghost story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Each of these stories offers a unique perspective and a glimpse into the brilliant mind of Henry James. They are not only entertaining but also thought-provoking, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper meanings and themes within.

Whether it's the exploration of love, duty, or the supernatural, James' stories continue to captivate audiences and stand the test of time.

They are a testament to his skill as a writer and his ability to create vivid and memorable characters and narratives.

So, if you're looking for a collection of stories that will transport you to another world and leave you with a sense of wonder and reflection, look no further than the works of Henry James.

Turn of the Screw by Henry James

This story, for me, was like a complex recipe that demanded a great deal of preparation, much like chopping a plethora of vegetables before commencing the cooking process. In the end, however, I found myself thoroughly enjoying this psychologically driven suspense story.

The narrative centers around a governess who has recently been hired to work in a lonely house. There are several other servants, and two beautiful children, Flora and Miles. Their uncle, who is the guardian, resides off-site in London. Right from the start, the governess begins to witness strange and "unnatural" phenomena. It commences with what she initially believes to be a flash of light. As the story progresses, the governess deduces that the two former deceased employees, who were inappropriately and secretly in love, regularly return to visit Flora and Miles. She also senses that the children are aware of these unnatural visitors and have conspired to hide it from her, their teacher and authority figure.

This story can be interpreted in numerous ways, adding to its allure and depth. The shocking conclusion and the era in which James wrote lead me to believe that he crafted our watchful governess to have been quietly and unknowingly descending into madness within that house. She alone saw what she saw, without any confirmation from other central characters such as Miles, Flora, and Mrs. Grose. The governess lives to tell the story, but she does so years and years later, as if time has not in the slightest altered her perception.

All in all, if you are a patient and discerning reader with a penchant for psychological tales, this one is truly a gem.

I found this to be truly interminable.

However, I cannot help but admire the remarkable skill with which he managed to walk the tightrope of ambiguity between mental illness and supernatural manifestation.

It was a delicate balance that he maintained with great finesse.

The way he blurred the lines between the two concepts was both fascinating and somewhat disconcerting.

On one hand, there were elements that could easily be attributed to a psychological disorder, yet on the other, there were moments that seemed to suggest something more otherworldly at play.

His ability to keep the audience guessing and constantly on the edge of their seats was a testament to his talent as a storyteller.

Despite the length of the narrative, I remained engaged, eager to see how he would ultimately resolve this complex and captivating dilemma.

It was a journey that left me with a sense of both wonder and confusion, and I will surely remember it for a long time to come.

Left Expecting More

We often find ourselves in situations where we are left expecting more. It could be in various aspects of our lives, such as in relationships, at work, or even with personal achievements. In relationships, we might hope for deeper connections, more understanding, or greater commitment from our loved ones. At work, we could anticipate more challenging projects, better opportunities for growth, or higher recognition for our efforts. And when it comes to personal achievements, we may strive for more success, more fulfillment, or a sense of accomplishment that goes beyond what we have already achieved. However, sometimes our expectations are not met, leaving us feeling disappointed or unfulfilled. But instead of dwelling on the negative, we should view these experiences as opportunities for growth and learning. We can reflect on what we expected and why it didn't materialize, and then use that knowledge to adjust our expectations and set more realistic goals for the future. After all, expecting more is what drives us to strive for better things and不断进步.

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Meh, such a simple yet rather ambiguous expression. It can convey a sense of indifference, a lack of enthusiasm, or perhaps just a general feeling of "meh-ness".

When we say "meh", it's as if we're shrugging our shoulders and saying, "Well, it's okay, but nothing特别的." It can be used in a variety of situations, from reacting to a mediocre movie to expressing a so-so opinion about a new product.

Sometimes, "meh" can also be a way to downplay our true feelings or to avoid getting too excited or disappointed. It's a sort of middle ground, a place where we can just be and not have to commit to a strong emotion.

In conclusion, while "meh" may not be the most exciting or expressive word in the English language, it does have its place and can convey a certain mood or attitude.