Which of Britten's operas is based on a novella by Henry James?
The Turn of the Screw
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Answer
The Turn of the Screw is a chamber opera by Benjamin Britten, based on the novella of the same name by Henry James. Composed in 1954, the opera explores themes of innocence and corruption, and is known for its atmospheric and haunting music.
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