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<p><b>'There are all sorts of writers of all sorts of nightmares, but M.R. James wrote the best ghost stories'- Neil Gaiman</b><br><br> This handsome jacketed hardback brings together over 20 terrifying tales by M. R. James, a Victorian writer and scholar whose antiquarian ghost stories re-defined the horror genre.<br><br>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.<br><br>M. R. James' haunting tales have inspired generations of horror writers, from H.P. Lovecraft to Stephen King. Here you will find 20 terrifying tales, which will keep you transfixed even as your blood turns to ice.<br><br>Includes:<br>• Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad<br>• Casting the Runes<br>• Count Magnus<br>• Lost Hearts<br>• The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral<br>• And more.</p> <p>Makes a great gift for ghost stories lovers.<br><br>James's stories continue to influence many of today's great supernatural writers, including Stephen King.<br><br>These stories have been adapted multiple times to TV, radio, film and theatre.</p>
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<b>M. R. James</b> (1862-1936) was an English author and a medievalist scholar who became one of the most acclaimed horror writers of all time. He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1913-15 and is best remembered for his antiquarian ghost stories which redefined the genre for the 20th century. His stories have been adapted numerous times and have influenced modern writers including Stephen King and Neil Gaiman.
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