The Ghost Stories of M. R. James - 10 Tales of Ghastliness and Ghostly Goings on (Fantasy and Horror Classics) Paperback – May 5, 2011
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| Management number | 222473381 | Release Date | 2026/05/04 | List Price | $13.20 | Model Number | 222473381 | ||
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From the mind of M. R. James, the writer who redefined the ghost story for the 20th century and founded the 'antiquarian ghost story' genre, comes this essential collection: The Ghost Stories of M. R. James. These ten tales of ghastliness showcase the full, chilling scope of his genius for academic terror and creeping dread.Follow a world where polite society, old architecture, and scholarly research conceal ancient, malevolent forces: Foundational Classics: Experience the renowned terror of "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad," where a skeptical professor summons a chilling, sheet-wrapped entity from a desolate coast.Retribution Revenge: Witness the deadly curse of Casting the Runes, the violent awakening of a burial plot in Lost Hearts, and the spectral trial for murder in Martin's Close.Ancient Evil: Confront the frightening, infernal attendant of a wicked nobleman's tomb in Count Magnus and the terrifying guardian of lost wealth in The Treasure of Abbot Thomas.Architectural Malice: Discover the secrets sealed in a cathedral wall in An Episode of Cathedral History and the sinister, subtle horror enacted in the miniature scenes of The Haunted Dolls' House.This volume is a must-have cornerstone for all lovers of classic ghost stories and masterful supernatural fiction, proving that James remains the ultimate voice of refined, unrelenting fear. Read more
| ISBN10 | 144740713X |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1447407133 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Fantasy and Horror Classics |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.42 x 8.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Print length | 182 pages |
| Publication date | May 5, 2011 |
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