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Ghost Stories
Series: The Penguin English Library
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Twenty new titles in the much-loved and hugely successful Penguin English Library series.
Still as the night was, the mysterious population of the distant moonlit woods was not yet lulled to rest
The aim of a good ghost story is to make the blood freeze, pleasurably, and this M. R. James achieves to perfection in these wonderful stories. His most atmospheric settings include English country houses and gardens, the north end of the churchyard, the yew-maze in Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance and the unforgettable train journey in Casting the Runes. To each of these stories he brings an eye for the telling detail, an imaginative twist and a narrative tone that is, at least to begin with, urbane and reassuring...
The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.
Series: The Penguin English Library
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Ghost Stories by M. R. James is frequently praised for its masterful blend of tension and atmosphere, crafting chilling tales that leave a lasting impression. Readers often commend the author's subtle and understated style, which effectively builds suspense without resorting to overt horror. The tales are revered for their timeless quality and ability to evoke a sense of unease, making them a classic in supernatural literature.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241341629
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 June 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 235g
Pages: 320
About the Author
M. R. James, the bookish and precocious son of a curate, was born in Kent in 1862. He studied at Cambridge and remained there for most of his life, becoming director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Provost of King's College and later Vice-Chancellor of the university. A brilliant scholar, he translated the New Testament apocrypha and catalogued many of the university's medieval manuscripts. His first story collection, based on stories he read aloud to friends on Christmas Eve, was published in 1904 as Ghost Stories of an Antiquary and was followed by three more. He died in 1936.
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