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The Tales of Mystery & Macabre

The Tales of Mystery & Macabre

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The Tales of Mystery & Macabre

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In "The Tales of Mystery & Macabre," M. R. James masterfully weaves a collection of ghost stories that deftly combines elements of the supernatural with an academic lens. Each tale is meticulously crafted, showcasing James's signature literary style that balances atmospheric detail with understated horror. The collection, published in the early 20th century, is revered within the tradition of English ghost stories, standing alongside the works of other literary luminaries like Algernon Blackwood and Edith Wharton. James's acute attention to the nuances of English antiquity and his engaging narrative voice create a palpable tension that ensnares the reader, drawing them into a world where the ordinary perception of reality is irrevocably disrupted. M. R. James, an esteemed medieval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge, had a profound appreciation for the art of storytelling, influenced by his background in folklore and medieval literature. His expertise in antiquarian studies serves as the backbone of his work, often infusing his tales with eerie artifacts and historical settings that achieve both verisimilitude and terror. These narratives highlight his belief in evoking horror through subtle suggestion rather than graphic depictions, a technique that remains influential in the genre. I highly recommend "The Tales of Mystery & Macabre" to both scholars of literature and general readers alike. This collection not only offers chilling narratives that are quintessential to the ghost story format but also enriches the reader's understanding of the cultural attitudes towards the supernatural in early 20th-century Britain. Immerse yourself in James's world, and witness how his pioneering contributions continue to echo in contemporary horror fiction.

Supernatural Ghost Story Haunted Mystery Monster Fiction Curses & Fate Folklore

Audiobook details

GenreHorror

Length13 hrs 10 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateNov 13, 2022

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Ghost Stories of an Antiquary

13The Tractate Middoth

2Canon Alberic’s Scrap-Book

14Casting the Runes

3Lost Hearts

15The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral

4The Mezzotint

16Martin’s Close

5The Ash-Tree

17Mr Humphreys and His Inheritance

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6Number 13

18A Thin Ghost and Others

7Count Magnus

19The Residence at Whitminster

8‘Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad’

20The Diary of Mr. Poynter

9The Treasure of Abbot Thomas

21An Episode of Cathedral History

10Ghost Stories of an Antiquary Part 2

22The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance

11A School Story

23Two Doctors

12The Rose Garden

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