The Ghost Stories of M. R. James - 10 Tales of Ghastliness and Ghostly Goings on (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

<p>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: <em>The Ghost Stories of M. R. James</em>. These ten tales of ghastliness showcase the full chilling scope of his genius for academic terror and creeping dread.</p><p>Follow a world where polite society old architecture and scholarly research conceal ancient malevolent forces:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Foundational Classics:</strong> Experience the renowned terror of <em>Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad</em> where a skeptical professor summons a chilling sheet-wrapped entity from a desolate coast.</p></li><li><p><strong>Retribution Revenge:</strong> Witness the deadly curse of <em>Casting the Runes</em> the violent awakening of a burial plot in<em> Lost Hearts</em> and the spectral trial for murder in <em>Martin's Close</em>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ancient Evil:</strong> Confront the frightening infernal attendant of a wicked nobleman's tomb in <em>Count Magnus</em> and the terrifying guardian of lost wealth in <em>The Treasure of Abbot Thomas</em>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Architectural Malice:</strong> Discover the secrets sealed in a cathedral wall in <em>An Episode of Cathedral History</em> and the sinister subtle horror enacted in the miniature scenes of <em>The Haunted Dolls' House.</em></p></li></ul><p>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.</p>