M. R. James - Books and biography

In "Old Testament Legends," M. R. James presents a captivating collection of tales that breathe life into the narratives of the Hebrew Bible. His literary style is characterized by meticulously crafted...

Five ghost stories, published in 1920, by the early twentieth century master of ghostery.

The Five Jars is the only novel written by James, who is best known for his ghost stories. It is a peculiarly surreal fantasy apparently written for children. While he is out walking, the narrator is...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘At first you saw only a mass of coarse, matted black hair; presently it was seen that this covered...

The art of telling a ghost story is a refined one, and Montague Rhodes James was a master of the genre. Complete Ghost Stories is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, pocket-sized...

Are you the type who loves nothing more than curling up with a book of ghost stories? If so, be sure to add A Thin Ghost and Others to your must-read list. A gem from the golden age of Gothic horror,...

To mark the publication of Stop What You're Doing and Read This!, a collection of essays celebrating reading, Vintage Classics are releasing 12 limited edition themed ebook 'bundles', to tempt readers...

M. R. James redefined the ghost story by abandoning many of the formal Gothic clichés and using more realistic contemporary settings. H.P. Lovecraft was a fan, and wrote a review on his work: "...gifted...

Are you the type who loves nothing more than curling up with a book of ghost stories? If so, be sure to add A Thin Ghost and Others to your must-read list. A gem from the golden age of Gothic horror,...

Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was a leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the...

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer...

70+ SUPERNATURAL TALES OF GOTHIC HORROR plunges readers into the atmospheric depths of gothic literature, where the boundaries between the natural and supernatural blur into chilling narratives. This...

'The Greatest Supernatural Tales of Sheridan Le Fanu (70+ Titles in One Edition)' epitomizes the rich tapestry of 19th-century supernatural literature, weaving together the chilling, the mysterious, and...

This carefully crafted ebook: "70+ SUPERNATURAL TALES OF GOTHIC HORROR: Uncle Silas, Carmilla, In a Glass Darkly, Madam Crowl's Ghost, The House by the Churchyard, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, A Thin...

In "The Greatest Supernatural Tales of Sheridan Le Fanu," readers are invited to explore the eerie and mesmerizing worlds created by the master of Gothic horror himself. This extensive collection, spanning...

The Ultimate Horror Collection - 70 Gothic Novels & Supernatural Tales serves as a compendium of the eerie and the uncanny, embodying a broad spectrum of gothic and supernatural literature. Spanning...

70+ Supernatural Tales of Gothic Horror is a meticulously curated anthology that delves into the eerie and mystifying worlds crafted by masters of the macabre, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and M. R. James....

In "The Ultimate Horror Collection - 70 Gothic Novels & Supernatural Tales," readers are invited into a realm where the supernatural converges with the Gothic, enveloping them in tales that unravel...

The Greatest Supernatural Tales of Sheridan Le Fanu offers a captivating exploration into the shadowy realms of the supernatural and the uncanny through the artful stories of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu....

The shadows deepen. The whispers grow clearer. The Book of Shadows Volume 3 continues the acclaimed anthology series with a new selection of chilling, intelligent, and atmospheric stories from some of...

Os cinco jarros contêm unguentos mágicos que dão poderes especiais ao narrador. Criaturas malignas, capazes de assumir aparências normais e amistosas, tentam impedi-lo de usar esses poderes. Um texto...

Welcome to the3 Books To Knowseries, our idea is to help readers learn about fascinating topics through three essential and relevant books. These carefully selected works can be fiction, non-fiction,...

This book contains 25 short stories from 5 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the critic August Nemo, in a collection that will please the literature...

Secrets buried deeper. Darkness that bites back. Welcome to the third circle of horror… 🕯️🩸 In Volume III of the Book of Shadows series, the nightmare intensifies. This gripping collection of psychological...

Halloween is one of our favorite holiday dates! A chance to unleash our tensions with games and costumes and be a child once again. Halloween is time for 'trick or treat' and scary readings. In addition...

Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest....

Welcome to the3 Books To Knowseries, our idea is to help readers learn about fascinating topics through three essential and relevant books. These carefully selected works can be fiction, non-fiction,...

Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest....

Discover the world of ghosts and spirits with this collection of classics on ghosts. The best of the genre's literature. In the Dark by Mary Elizabeth Penn (?–?) No. 11 Welham Square by Sir Herbert...

A present contains a monstrous secret.An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party.A shadow slips across the floor by firelight.A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams.Who knows what haunts...