The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw, Covering End
The Two Magics, published in 1898, pairs two works by Henry James of very different kinds. The Turn of the Screw is the story of a young governess sent to a remote country house to look after two orphaned children, who comes to believe that the ghosts of a former valet and governess are returning to claim them. Told in her own words, it never settles whether the apparitions are real or the product of her mind, and it has been argued over since. Covering End, a comedy adapted from a one-act play James wrote for Ellen Terry, follows an American widow who talks the owner of a mortgaged English manor out of selling it. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw, Covering End
The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw, Covering End by Henry James can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw, Covering End in the public domain?
Yes. The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw, Covering End by Henry James is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw, Covering End?
About 5 h 08 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw, Covering End?
The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw, Covering End by Henry James is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
