Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
M. R. James wrote his ghost stories to be read aloud to friends at Christmas, and this first collection, published in 1904, gathers eight of them. Their protagonists are scholars and clergymen who find something old in a library, a church or a country house and look at it too closely. In "Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book" an English antiquary buys a manuscript in a Pyrenean town; in "Number 13" a hotel room exists only at night; "Count Magnus" follows a traveler who three times wishes to see a long-dead Swedish nobleman. "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad" is probably the most anthologized ghost story in English. James's method is understatement, exact detail and a single terrible glimpse. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first story free.
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Frequently asked questions about Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. James can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Ghost Stories of an Antiquary in the public domain?
Yes. Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. James is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Ghost Stories of an Antiquary?
About 3 h 02 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Ghost Stories of an Antiquary?
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. James is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
