Turn of the screw remains the most excellent ghostly tale. The original is awesome. There have been attempts to put it on the screen but they have all sadly fallen short when the story has been meddled with instead of just leaving it be. This is a brilliant narration. I was so pleased it popped up! Thank you.
Me too; I’ve been put off by H James for no reason except burnout from reading in school. Thank you for your soothing voice and beautiful pronunciations. ❤
I have read this story three times. I fall asleep each time I read it, wake up to 10 pages beyond where I remember, and forget everything in between. Not when you narrate it! You, my friend, kept me awake the entire time. Great narration, Tony! I finally made it through without falling asleep and picked up on the details! Your recordings are fantastic! Many thanks! I finally made it through this classic!
I saw an adaptation of this with Deborah Kerr (the innocent) when I was a teen. ...it ....was... TERRIFYING... now - decades later- it's still a very scary story... The kind of scary stories should be. The kind that creeps under the skin rather than blood guts screaming teenagers and nauseating gore - which by the way is only disgusting and tragic.
🕯📖 ☕️ I've been waiting for you to read this novella for ages!!! It's in my top five favorite pieces of literature ever, I read it once every year in the wintertime. I'm so grateful, Tony! Thank you 💕
Superb reading as always, but I wish you had chosen to present the unabridged version of the novella. The framing device adds so much depth to the story.
Tony I'm currently listening to this on Spotify. While I'm familiar with James' genius storyline, this is the first time I've actually taken in the complete story in any form. The closet I've previously came was watching the 1971 movie The Nightcomers, starring Marlon Brando and a young and gorgeous Stephanie Beacham. I now see that The Nightcomers is a prequel to The Turn Of The Screw. If you haven't seen the movie it is definitely worth checking out! It was unfairly savaged by the critics, but now, listening to the novel, I can see that it captures the essence of Quint and his sordid domination of poor Miss Jessell to a tee.
The narration is magical lovely esr caughting.thank you very much indeed.please continue narrating more snd more famous well known creepy and horror fictions👌👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙💛💜💜💛💚💚💚💚😍😍😍🧡🧡🧡🤩🤩🤩
This was my best friends favorite book many moons ago☺ This and the TV series "Dark Shadows". I will listen to this tonight. I'm looking forward to it.
There are perfectly horrifying passages among the dross of run of the mill tropes. In Mr Humphrey's and His Inheritance, by the other James, the ugly ink blot that becomes a infinitely deep access from the nether regions into our world is a masterpiece of subtle horror that has changed me forever. In Turn of the Screw, in the Deborah Kerr film, the appearance of Miss Jessel across the peaceful summer lake is another one due to Miss Flora's feigned ignorance of her presence after calling her hither, then pretening ignorance as she asks if Rupert can swim. That visual will stay with me forever, I fear. (I knew children were monsters when I was a child.) The genius of this story lies within the reader's mind only. I get the heavy overlay of surpressed sexuality throughout, another type of horror, for women at any rate, and James allows the reader to decide for herself what is real and what isn't. The seemingly bettayal by Mrs Gross at the end leaves the whole creepy mess either true or the hallucination of the good govenerness. For me it's true and possible, but y'all decide for yourselves. Your narration is superb, as usual. I think I prefer it to the film. Kudos! And thanks again! 😘😍
Not sure how long the argument has been going on about ghosts vs sexually repressed governess. I think the very excellent 1962 film deliberately played up the ambiguity-but I read that James himself, when asked about this story, said that he intended to write a ghost story, and that is good enough for me! Best ghost story ever.
Ah, chapter 9, with Quint on the stairs. I’ve always wondered why this scene never made it into any of the films, or at least none that I’ve seen. I doubt it would have had the horror or the impact of the novel, but I’d have liked to have seen someone try.
Did the Governess suffocate the boy as she held him so very tightly? Now I'm worried about the storyteller claiming to be in love with the same governess..
I was never able to get into this book but I can listen to Tony read anything. Scary too. Subtle but that can be the most bothersome species of the creeps.
Caveat - I did have to pause it though because I see he’s done A Christmas Carol too and I’ve never felt more humbuggy than I do this year so I’m going to listen to that first for health reasons.
I just found your channel and even though this is only the 4th story I've listened to it is by far the best! Honestly didn't really like the protagonist but now that the story is finished I'm wondering if that was "possibly" somewhat intentional. SPOILER WARNING ⚠️ Do you believe the 2 previous adults were somehow into some type of witch craft? And they were intentionally trying to corrupt the pure souls of the children? Then after death the actually became demons instead of simply ghost? Did they come back to finish the job? Also that ending was so unexpectedly perfect! She's definitely going to be hanged for murder. A sequel would be great having her now hunt the little girl as a ghost but, not to hurt her but to somehow save her from the other 2 demons
Great to have you here.. the great thing about the turn of the screw is that people have been debating what it really means for over 100 years. I think the fact that Henry James can provoke that really speaks for the strength of the story.
The governess does not hang. Chapter 1 explains that she took another job years later and told her story to Douglas, the older brother of her charge. Douglas wrote down her story and decades later he's reading it to friends.
You don’t have the voice of a young woman. Her voice is actually silly and melodramatic. I did not enjoy reading it. I cannot understand why this short novel is overly praised.
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Turn of the screw remains the most excellent ghostly tale. The original is awesome. There have been attempts to put it on the screen but they have all sadly fallen short when the story has been meddled with instead of just leaving it be.
This is a brilliant narration. I was so pleased it popped up! Thank you.
Ditto. It's the first and finest of the "evil child" genre
Oh goody! I'm so happy you did this story. Ive been waiting for a decent narrator to do it and I got one of the best! Thanks Tony
Hope you enjoyed it!
Me too; I’ve been put off by H James for no reason except burnout from reading in school. Thank you for your soothing voice and beautiful pronunciations. ❤
I too have read this story several times and watched dramatic re-enactments. An absolute masterpiece and narrated masterfully. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have read this story three times. I fall asleep each time I read it, wake up to 10 pages beyond where I remember, and forget everything in between.
Not when you narrate it! You, my friend, kept me awake the entire time. Great narration, Tony! I finally made it through without falling asleep and picked up on the details!
Your recordings are fantastic!
Many thanks! I finally made it through this classic!
it’s well worth it.one of my favourites
Tony, your fabulous ❤
I saw an adaptation of this with Deborah Kerr (the innocent) when I was a teen.
...it ....was... TERRIFYING...
now - decades later- it's still a very scary story...
The kind of scary stories should be.
The kind that creeps under the skin
rather than blood guts screaming teenagers and nauseating gore - which by the way is only disgusting and tragic.
Wow!!! Thank you Tony 🎉🎉🎉🎉looking forward to this! 0:40
I love this story!!! What a treat! 🥰
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s a cracker
🕯📖 ☕️ I've been waiting for you to read this novella for ages!!! It's in my top five favorite pieces of literature ever, I read it once every year in the wintertime. I'm so grateful, Tony! Thank you 💕
Glad you like it
So glad you took on this take. Thanks for all you do on this channel-much appreciated.
My pleasure!
Beautifully read, thank you
I've always wanted to read this, thank you so much for this video and your excellent narration.
Truly, a masterwork.
Superb reading as always, but I wish you had chosen to present the unabridged version of the novella. The framing device adds so much depth to the story.
thank you. I distinctly remember reading it but it could be a Mandela thing
Epic story and brilliant relay.
Tony I'm currently listening to this on Spotify. While I'm familiar with James' genius storyline, this is the first time I've actually taken in the complete story in any form. The closet I've previously came was watching the 1971 movie The Nightcomers, starring Marlon Brando and a young and gorgeous Stephanie Beacham. I now see that The Nightcomers is a prequel to The Turn Of The Screw. If you haven't seen the movie it is definitely worth checking out! It was unfairly savaged by the critics, but now, listening to the novel, I can see that it captures the essence of Quint and his sordid domination of poor Miss Jessell to a tee.
+@DanHunterSportsWriter I haven’t . I will
look out for it
High anticipation...i asked & you'd already provided ...waiting for my daughters first day off work so we can listen together. Thanks so much again.
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks Tony! One of my all time favorites 🙂.
Mine too!
Where is the whole introduction?. It’s everything with Henry James
The narration is magical lovely esr caughting.thank you very much indeed.please continue narrating more snd more famous well known creepy and horror fictions👌👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙💛💜💜💛💚💚💚💚😍😍😍🧡🧡🧡🤩🤩🤩
I am glad to hear you read this story. I heard someone else and seen the movie. Thank you for you know how to make a story.
I love this story... thanks Tony
You are very welcome
Awsome narration ! Really enjoyed this classic.
Much appreciated!
Thank you sir😊❤
Your voice and interpretation are perfect for this tale. Thanks!
Thank you too!
Very tense, and Compelling 👌🏼
Still the scariest story i think ever written!
Best narration. Thanks pal
This was my best friends favorite book many moons ago☺ This and the TV series "Dark Shadows". I will listen to this tonight. I'm looking forward to it.
I hope you enjoyed it
@@ClassicGhost I sure did! Thank you!
Wonderful voice to fall asleep to 😊
There are perfectly horrifying passages among the dross of run of the mill tropes.
In Mr Humphrey's and His Inheritance, by the other James, the ugly ink blot that becomes a infinitely deep access from the nether regions into our world is a masterpiece of subtle horror that has changed me forever.
In Turn of the Screw, in the Deborah Kerr film, the appearance of Miss Jessel across the peaceful summer lake is another one due to Miss Flora's feigned ignorance of her presence after calling her hither, then pretening ignorance as she asks if Rupert can swim. That visual will stay with me forever, I fear.
(I knew children were monsters when I was a child.)
The genius of this story lies within the reader's mind only. I get the heavy overlay of surpressed sexuality throughout, another type of horror, for women at any rate, and James allows the reader to decide for herself what is real and what isn't.
The seemingly bettayal by Mrs Gross at the end leaves the whole creepy mess either true or the hallucination of the good govenerness.
For me it's true and possible, but y'all decide for yourselves.
Your narration is superb, as usual. I think I prefer it to the film. Kudos! And thanks again! 😘😍
Not sure how long the argument has been going on about ghosts vs sexually repressed governess. I think the very excellent 1962 film deliberately played up the ambiguity-but I read that James himself, when asked about this story, said that he intended to write a ghost story, and that is good enough for me! Best ghost story ever.
A story I meant to read and never took the opportunity..Looking forward to settling back
listening and snoozing
Tony you're a legend. This work is a masterpiece, as is your performance.
You spoil us 😊
Thank you so much 😀
hey i love your audiobooks. please keep up the good work and keep your audiobooks as long as this thank you.
Thank you! Will do!
Ah, chapter 9, with Quint on the stairs. I’ve always wondered why this scene never made it into any of the films, or at least none that I’ve seen. I doubt it would have had the horror or the impact of the novel, but I’d have liked to have seen someone try.
Did the Governess suffocate the boy as she held him so very tightly? Now I'm worried about the storyteller claiming to be in love with the same governess..
Honestly, this story wasn’t my cup of tea, but it wasn’t for lack of excellent narration! 👏🏽
Thank you for the cup of tea though
I was never able to get into this book but I can listen to Tony read anything. Scary too. Subtle but that can be the most bothersome species of the creeps.
Caveat - I did have to pause it though because I see he’s done A Christmas Carol too and I’ve never felt more humbuggy than I do this year so I’m going to listen to that first for health reasons.
+@teddydog6229 Humbug! Let old Scrooge show you the way
I just found your channel and even though this is only the 4th story I've listened to it is by far the best!
Honestly didn't really like the protagonist but now that the story is finished I'm wondering if that was "possibly" somewhat intentional.
SPOILER WARNING ⚠️
Do you believe the 2 previous adults were somehow into some type of witch craft? And they were intentionally trying to corrupt the pure souls of the children? Then after death the actually became demons instead of simply ghost? Did they come back to finish the job?
Also that ending was so unexpectedly perfect! She's definitely going to be hanged for murder. A sequel would be great having her now hunt the little girl as a ghost but, not to hurt her but to somehow save her from the other 2 demons
Great to have you here.. the great thing about the turn of the screw is that people have been debating what it really means for over 100 years. I think the fact that Henry James can provoke that really speaks for the strength of the story.
The governess does not hang. Chapter 1 explains that she took another job years later and told her story to Douglas, the older brother of her charge. Douglas wrote down her story and decades later he's reading it to friends.
Henry James is the master of leading on the reader
Thanks!
Looking forward to bedtime 💜
Thanks!
Thank you very much
Beating about the bush, should have been the title.
Can anyone explain what was meant when they said "he was too free with the boy, with everyone"?
I think it means he didn’t the distance he was expected to as a lower class man and was too familiar with his betters
@@ClassicGhost thank you for answering that! That makes sense.
Nobody in the house but the governess was in the governess’s plight
Mine was low so id to higher it up a good bit..
Ch 19: how in hell did James drag this story out for soooo long?! 😂
#HenryJames #masterpsychologicalthriller
The reading is missing the frame story which is crucial for most interpretations. Why did you choose to leave it out?
I didn't. I thought I'd read it. I remembered reading it.
@@ClassicGhost No, it's not here.
@@overtheseaandmountains6686 ah ok . dunno why not
I can't seem to hear the audio. Is it just me?
Did you solve your audio issue? I can hear the narration, it is a gentle reading style so far....
@@ainemoroney9965 no I didn't but this answered my question, seems to be just me. Thanks!
@@ainemoroney9965suddenly I can hear it. IDK
So far no issues herw
@@mandie492I'm glad you got it sorted 👍
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You don’t have the voice of a young woman. Her voice is actually silly and melodramatic. I did not enjoy reading it. I cannot understand why this short novel is overly praised.
❤😮😮😮❤
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So did miles see the ghost? I dont understand the ending :(
Please can you translate the story to the Arabic 🥹
lol
!!!!@@ClassicGhost
Well I can’t. feel
free to do it yourself
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