Ghost Stories of an Antiquary

James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes), 1862-1936

About this book

"Ghost Stories of an Antiquary" by M. R. James is a collection of ghost stories published in 1904. This landmark volume contains eight tales of supernatural terror, including the famous "'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'" and "Count Magnus." James' stories blend scholarly settings with creeping dread, establishing a distinctive style that would define literary ghost fiction. The collection features illustrations by James McBryde, created shortly before his untimely death. These atmospheric tales have been widely adapted for television and continue to influence the ghost story tradition.

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Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Stories_of_an_Antiquary

Author
James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes), 1862-1936
Reading level
A2 · Elementary
Language
English

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