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Lifetime: 1862 - 1936 Passed: ≈ 88 years ago

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M. R. James

Books by M. R. James

Ghost Stories of an Antiquary

Horror Fiction Mystery

Christmas Gothic Supernatural Medieval England Rural Horror Ghost stories Scholar Antiquary Paranormal Cambridge Protagonist Otherworldly Creepy Eerie Atmospheric

Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) was a medieval 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 quie...

Old Testament Legends Being Stories Out Of Some Of The Less-Known Apocryphal Books Of The Old Testament

History Mythology Religion Children's Literature

Old Testament Folklore Medieval Literature Apocrypha Christian tradition Religious Texts Biblical Legends Ancient Stories Youth Audience M. R. James

This collection of eight legends from the apocryphal books of the Old Testament offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient stories and beliefs that have shaped religious traditions. Written by renowned medieval scholar M. R. James, these tales explore...

Great Ghost Stories

Horror Fiction Mystery

Gothic Victorian Supernatural Classic Paranormal Eerie Spine-tingling

A spine-tingling collection of classic ghost stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From the haunting tales of Thomas Hardy to the chilling narratives of Fitz-James O'Brien and Margaret Oliphant, this anthology showcases some of the fin...