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

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.