Collected Ghost Stories

M. R. James, an eminent scholar and master of the ghost story genre, brings to life tales that draw on the terrors of the mundane. His stories often feature documents and objects unleashing terrible forces in closed rooms and night-time settings, where imagination runs wild. Lonely country houses, remote inns, ancient churches, and great libraries serve as backdrops for unbearable menace, with creatures seeking retribution and harm. This edition includes all of James's published ghost stories, such as the unforgettable 'Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad' and 'Casting the Runes', along with an appendix of James's writings on the ghost story./n/nDarryl Jones's introduction and notes provide a fascinating insight into James's background and his mastery of the genre. This collection is part of the Oxford World's Classics series, which has been making literature from around the globe accessible for over 100 years. Each volume reflects a commitment to scholarship, offering the most accurate text, expert introductions, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliographies for further study.