Bøger af M. R. James

There are many great English ghost stories, but they appear flimsy and emotionally spectral compared to the works of M.R. James. This selection gives the reader a flavour of his strange gifts. Often, the ghost is barely glimpsed and yet somehow sticks with the reader for years, making ordinary rooms or gardens or churches uncanny and threatening. Is that the kitchen cat? And what is it that terrible thing stalking about in the dolls' house?

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""Ghost Stories of an Antiquary"" is a collection of eerie and atmospheric tales penned by the celebrated author M.R. James. Delving into the realm of supernatural fiction, James weaves a tapestry of chilling narratives that evoke a sense of unease and mystery. Each story unravels in settings ranging from ancient English cathedrals to secluded country estates, where unsuspecting protagonists encounter malevolent spirits, vengeful phantoms, and occult relics. With a meticulous attention to detail and a flair for the macabre, James crafts a series of spine-tingling tales that explore the darker corners of human experience. His prose is characterized by a masterful blend of suspense, subtle terror, and psychological depth, leaving readers entranced by the enigmatic and haunting nature of the unknown. ""Ghost Stories of an Antiquary"" stands as a classic in the realm of supernatural literature, captivating audiences with its timeless exploration of the supernatural and the uncanny.

This book is a work of fiction and collection of some Ghost stories.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. This has been published with the best technology to reproduce historical work in the same manner it was first published to preserve its original nature.

Den engelske forfatter og middelalderforsker fra Cambridge, Montague Rhodes. James (1862-1936) udgav i 1904 sin første samling af spøgelseshistorier, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary.En af bogens mest kendte spøgelseshistorier, der også er en af M.R. James' og en af genrens mest kendte spøgelseshistorier,"Number 13", har sin handling henlagt til domkirkebyen Viborg.Hvordan Viborg præcist fandt vej ind i den victorianske spøgelseshistorie, har i mange år undret tidl. museumsinspektørJesper Hjermind og centerleder Peter Q. Rannes.Og deres fælles undren er resulterer i udgivelsen af bogen Værelse 13 - en victoriansk spøgelseshistorie fra Viborg.Bogens hoveddel er ”Værelses 13” i en nyoversatversion ved den erfarne oversætter Allan Hilton Andersen.Spøgelseshistorien fra Viborg er illustreret af Johannes Rannes, der er uddannet fra Designskolen i Kolding.Bogen, der er på 96 sider, indeholder også to artikler af bogens udgivere; ”Viborg omkring år 1900” og ”Tre mand på cykel”.

A School Story and Other Writings contains Stories from well known Authors such as M.R. James; O. Henry; Guy de Maupassant; Anton Chekhov;Katherine Mansfield; William Dean Howells & Charlotte M. Yonge.The Book Contains below Stories;A School Story;A Retrieved Reformation;The Necklace;The Bet;The Doll's House;Christmas Every Day;Turkeys Turning The Tables & The Last Fight In The Coliseum

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AGES 9-12When the yearly carnival arrives in Boo, Pennsylvania, Amanda and Billy think it's just the thing they need to get their minds off of everything they've been through. Pumpkins attacking people, zombies running amok all over town...their lives are far from normal and there seems to be little time to just have fun.Unfortunately, evil never rests.A mysterious fortune teller warns them of impending doom their very first night at the carnival, and when the town's children start acting strange, they know something dark and sinister is afoot.With Mr. Night on their side, it's up to Billy and Amanda to get to the bottom of things and stop the madness before it gets out of control, or suffer the consequences.It's time for another terrifying adventure in the town of Boo!

AGES 8-12Billy and Amanda Walker aren't too sure about the new shop that just opened up in their small town of Boo, Pennsylvania. They're even more unsure of the shop's owner. A tall, spooky looking man who goes by the name of Mr. Night.When pumpkins mysteriously begin attacking people and children go missing, Billy and Amanda are positive it's tied to Mr. Night and his new antique bookstore that's filled with strange spell books and spiders. Unfortunately, no one will believe them.With Halloween threatened and the lives of their friends in danger, it's up to Billy and Amanda to figure out what's going on, and save their favorite holiday before it's too late.

Montague Rhodes James OM FBA (1 August 1862 - 12 June 1936) was an English author, medievalist scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905-1918), and of Eton College (1918-1936). He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge (1913-15).Though James's work as a medievalist and scholar is still highly regarded, he is best remembered for his ghost stories, which some regard as among the best in the genre. James redefined the ghost story for the new century by abandoning many of the formal Gothic clichés of his predecessors and using more realistic contemporary settings. However, James's protagonists and plots tend to reflect his own antiquarian interests. Accordingly, he is known as the originator of the "antiquarian ghost story". (wikipedia.org)

Ghost Stories of an Antiquary is a horror short story collection by British writer M. R. James, published in 1904 (some had previously appeared in magazines). Some later editions under this title contain both the original collection and its successor, More Ghost Stories (1911), combined in one volume. It was his first short story collection. After Jonathan Miller adapted "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad" for Omnibus in 1968, several stories from the collection were adapted as the BBC's yearly Ghost Story for Christmas strand, including "Lost Hearts", "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas", "The Ash-tree" and "Number 13". "Whistle and I'll Come to You" was also heavily adapted by Neil Cross for broadcast on Christmas Eve 2010. (wikipedia.org)

The Collected Ghost Stories of M. R. James is the title of M. R. James' omnibus collection of ghost stories, published in 1931, bringing together all but four of his ghost stories (which had yet to be published).Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) was a medievalist scholar; Provost of King's College, Cambridge. He wrote many of his ghost stories to be read aloud in the long tradition of spooky Christmas Eve tales. His stories often use rural settings, with a quiet, scholarly protagonist getting caught up in the activities of supernatural forces. The details of horror are almost never explicit, the stories relying on a gentle, bucolic background to emphasize the awfulness of the otherworldly intrusions. (wikipedia.org)

Many of the earliest ghost stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

M. R. James was a true master of the ghost story and tale of the unexpected. Here are collected some of his finest work. Some of the stories included are, 'Casting the Runes', 'lost Hearts', 'The Haunted Doll's House' and 'Count Magnus'.

The Collected Ghost Stories of M. R. James is the title of M. R. James' omnibus collection of ghost stories, published in 1931, bringing together all but four of his ghost stories (which had yet to be published).Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) was a medievalist scholar; Provost of King's College, Cambridge. He wrote many of his ghost stories to be read aloud in the long tradition of spooky Christmas Eve tales. His stories often use rural settings, with a quiet, scholarly protagonist getting caught up in the activities of supernatural forces. The details of horror are almost never explicit, the stories relying on a gentle, bucolic background to emphasize the awfulness of the otherworldly intrusions. (wikipedia.org)