Ghost Stories of an Antiquary: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes) (1862–1936).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
- Author credits: James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes) (1862–1936)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ghost stories, English
- Horror tales, English
- Short stories, English
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Short Stories
- Horror
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