Wednesday, November 28, 2007

New Book!

This isn't really a blog, just an update.

I got my new book, it's called "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James.
Here's a quicke:
An unnamed narrator listens to a male friend reading a manuscript written by a former governess whom the latter claims to have known and who is now dead. The manuscript tells the story of how the young governess is hired by a man who has found himself responsible for his niece and nephew after the death of their parents. He lives in London and has no interest whatsoever in the children. The boy is at a boarding school whilst his sister, Flora, is living at the country home where she is cared for by the housekeeper, Mrs. Grose. He gives the governess full charge of the children and makes it clear he never wants to hear from her again regarding them. The governess travels to her new employer's house and begins her duties. Shortly thereafter, the boy, Miles, turns up after being expelled from his school. The governess infers that the headmaster feels that Miles is a threat to the other boys.

The governess begins to see and hear strange things. She learns that her predecessor, a Miss Jessel, and her lover Peter Quint (another former servant of the household), a clever but abusive man, died under curious circumstances. Gradually, she becomes convinced that the pair are somehow using the children to continue their relationship from beyond the grave. The governess takes action against the perceived threat, eventually culminating in the death of Miles.

(taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Turn_of_the_Screw)

Should be good! Origianlly published in 1898. dang.
I'll be back soon, with a true blog about it.

2 comments:

adrian n said...

Hey Gen. I know its been a while but i finally posted and i think i answered all your questions. Keep your eyes peeled for my newer posts - coming soon.

cristinan said...

Well, this book should be interesting! Quite different from the last one you read which by the way I'm sorry the film version of it disappointed you. Can't wait to hear more about this book.