Henry James' Turn of the Screw (1898 ) was my all-time favorite story in seventh grade, which I read after seeing Dan Curtis' version on PBS. It's the story of an unnamed governness who thinks she is seeing the ghosts of two previous, less-than-morally upright, deceased staff members, come to claim the souls of the two children, Miles and Flora, under her care.
Yes, I know some critics called Curtis' rendition cheesey and ameteurish, but I really enjoyed it, especially the children's performances, which were outstanding. And yes, Miles was "aged," but considering Curtis emphasized the governess' latent sexual attraction to Miles, the "aging" was appropriate, at least for a nineteen seventy-four (or so) production.
Digresssion ended. For for all you Midwesterners out there getting blasted by the snow and who are experiencing early dismals from school and work, I'm posting a longer story today. Enjoy!
www.etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/JamTurn.html
Yes, I know some critics called Curtis' rendition cheesey and ameteurish, but I really enjoyed it, especially the children's performances, which were outstanding. And yes, Miles was "aged," but considering Curtis emphasized the governess' latent sexual attraction to Miles, the "aging" was appropriate, at least for a nineteen seventy-four (or so) production.
Digresssion ended. For for all you Midwesterners out there getting blasted by the snow and who are experiencing early dismals from school and work, I'm posting a longer story today. Enjoy!
www.etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/JamTurn.html
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