This book encompasses several remarkable works such as The Turn of the Screw, Washington Square, Daisy Miller: A Study, The Beast in the Corner, and The Jolly Corner.

The ones that I would categorize as horror, namely The Turn of the Screw, The Beast in the Corner, and The Jolly Corner, all boasted interesting premises. However, it was quite evident that the writing in these horror pieces was denser when compared to the non-horror stories like Washington Square and Daisy Miller.

Of course, these general fiction stories, although having a more effortless flow in the writing, concluded abruptly with what could arguably be considered unsatisfactory endings. Overall, I have a great appreciation for the writing of Henry James, and I am truly glad that I read this collection.

I would like to caution the general reader that if they decide to pick up this book, they should be prepared for stories that seem to lead nowhere or have dense and complex writing.

Nevertheless, despite these challenges, the works of Henry James offer a unique and engaging reading experience that is well worth exploring.

This review focuses on the edition rather than the stories themselves.

If you are about to read these stories for the first time, especially "The Turn of the Screw," be cautious. Despite its low price, do not purchase this edition! The editor, T. J. Lustig, clearly has no understanding of his audience, most likely students. He includes spoilers in the end notes, even revealing which characters will die! Instead of making the end notes simply informational, he can't resist using them for commentary. As a result, the stories will be spoiled for any reader who is unfamiliar with them and only looks for information in the notes.

To be fair, the edition does have an appropriately scholarly introduction, reprints of the prefaces where James discusses his aims in these ghost stories, a timeline of James's life, and appendices with additional information. However, including spoilers in the end notes is a serious mistake. It shows that the editor is so full of himself that he reveals his blatant and pretentious ignorance of the basic functions of a reading edition.

The original article seems to be a bit unclear. However, I'll try to expand and rewrite it based on what I can understand.

The story might be about a certain event or situation related to "okretaj zavrtnja Henrija Dzejmsa" (which could potentially mean something like "the turn or rotation of Henry James"). It could be that this turn or rotation had some significant implications or consequences.

Perhaps it was a moment of change in Henry James' life or work. Maybe it led to a new direction in his writing, a different perspective, or a transformation in his personal or professional relationships.

The link provided, https://benedek3.blogspot.com/2023/11..., might offer more detailed information about this event. It could contain further explanations, examples, or personal accounts related to the turn or rotation of Henry James.

By visiting this link, readers might be able to gain a deeper understanding of the significance of this event and its impact on Henry James and his work. It could also provide additional context and background information that would help to clarify the overall story.

I read only the headline story and I must admit that the story "drives" and the excitement grows, so that the book can hardly be released from the hand.

The climax, in my opinion, is missing, but perhaps others do not experience it that way either. The language is archaic, I liked it, but here my son refuses, and at his insistence I bought the book.

This edition is excellently equipped, so I enjoyed reading the accompanying texts that go with this story.

Overall, it was an interesting reading experience. The story had its strengths and weaknesses, but the well-equipped edition added to the enjoyment. I'm not sure if my son will end up liking it as much as I did, but it was worth giving it a try.

Maybe he'll come to appreciate the archaic language and the unique charm of the story as he delves deeper into it. Only time will tell.