The Turn of the Screw: Complete, Authoritative Text With Biographical, Historical, and Cultural Contexts, Critical History, and Essays From Contemporary Critical Perspectives) (2nd Edn) (Case Studies in Contemporary Criticism)

James, H and Beidler, PG (Ed)

ISBN 10: 1403932352 / ISBN 13: 9781403932358

Published by Bedford/St. Martin's, 2004

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9781403932358.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Turn of the Screw: Complete, Authoritative Text With Biographical, Historical, and Cultural Contexts, Critical History, and Essays From Contemporary Critical Perspectives) (2nd Edn) (Case Studies in Contemporary Criticism)
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1403932352
• ISBN 13: 9781403932358
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Poor
• Weight: 500 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • English Literature

About this title

Synopsis

This volume presents the text of the New York edition of James's classic 1898 short novel, along with critical essays that read "The Turn of the Screw" from contemporary reader response, psychoanalytic, gender and Marxist perspectives. The text and essays are complemented by biographical and critical introductions, bibliographies and a glossary of critical and theoretical terms. Two of the six essays are new to the second edition, as is a selection of cultural documents and illustrations.

About the Author

PETER G. BEIDLER is Lucy G. Moses Distinguished Professor of English at Lehigh University, Pennsylvania, USA.