M. R. James Ghost Stories

by Montague Rhodes James

Overview

This handsome hardback collection brings together the classic short fiction of M.R. James, one of the most acclaimed ghost story writers of all time who influenced the likes of Stephen King and H. P. Lovecraft.

M. R. James' tales have bewitched and terrified readers for over a century. Set among dark cathedrals, remote inns, and rural estates, with ancient artifacts of awful power lurking in the shadows, a sense of dread and unease builds until some terrible force is unleashed. These haunting tales by one of the genre's all-time greats will keep you transfixed even as your blood turns to ice.

Tales include:
• Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad
• Casting the Runes
• Count Magnus
• Lost Hearts
• The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral
• And many more.

Presented with a striking gothic cover design with gold and silver foil accents and featuring an insightful introduction, this hardback volume is a wonderful gift or collectible for any lover of classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Mysteries and Marvels series brings together thrilling short stories from classic fiction, including spine-chilling ghost stories, gripping detective fiction and cosmic horror. These hardback anthologies with foil accented cover designs make wonderful gifts for any classic lover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398824614
Publisher:	Arcturus Publishing Limited
Publication date:	04/04/2023
Series:	Arcturus Classic Mysteries and Marvels , #6
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.02(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

M. R. James (1862-1936) was an English author and a medievalist scholar. He was the provost of King's College, Cambridge from 1905 to 1918, and of Eton College from 1918 to 1936. He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1913-15. Though James's scholarly work is still highly regarded, he is best remembered for his ghost stories, which redefined the genre for the 20th century.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7
Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad 9
Casting the Runes 33
A Warning to the Curious 59
The Ash Tree 79
Count Magnus 97
The Haunted Doll's House 113
Lost Hearts 129
Number 13 143
The Wailing Well 163
The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral 177
Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book 197
The Mezzotint 213
Mr Humphreys and His Inheritance 229
Two Doctors 261
The Rose Garden 273
The Tractate Middoth 287
The Diary of Mr Poynter 307
A View from a Hill 321
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas 343
The Story of a Disappearance and An Appearance 367