The Ghost Stories of M. R. James - (Arcturus Ornate Classics) by Montague Rhodes James (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This striking pocket hardback edition brings together 20 terrifying tales by M. R. James, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges.

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. Whether confronting undead monstrosities, elemental demons or slithering ghosts, James' stories warn of the dangers of unbridled curiosity and the corruptibility of human nature among even the most innocent-seeming men.

M. R. James' haunting tales have inspired generations of horror writers, from H.P. Lovecraft to Stephen King. Here you will find 20 ghostly tales, including 'Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad, ' 'Casting the Runes, ' 'Count Magnus, ' which will keep you transfixed even as your blood turns to ice.

This gilded pocket edition has real collector's appeal, featuring the classic, unabridged text, a facsimile of M. R. James signature on the title page, silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

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.