Ghost Stories (Arcturus Retro Classics, 5)

"Framed by the ragged opening of the bricks, hardly seen in the dim light, was a face, an ivory image, more beautiful than any antique bust, but drawn and distorted by unspeakable agony..."This chilling collection of classic ghost stories brings together some of the most terrifying tales from the genre's most accomplished writers, including M. R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu and E. F. Benson. From the shifting glass eyes of a porcelain doll, to the slumped figure by the fireside, the apparitions within these fearful pages will haunt readers long after the tale ends.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Retro Classics are beautiful hardcover collections which bring together the best short stories from across the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres. With striking retro cover designs and illustrated endpapers by Tithi Luadthong, these editions make wonderful collectibles for your home library.

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This chilling collection of classic ghost stories brings together some of the most terrifying tales from the genre's most accomplished writers, among them M. R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu and E. F. Benson.

About the Author

M. R. James (1862 to1936) was an English author and a medievalist scholar. He was the provost of King's College, Cambridge from 1905 to 1918, and of Eton College from 1918 to 1936. He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1913-15. Though James's scholarly work is still highly regarded, he is best remembered for his ghost stories, which redefined the genre for the 20th century.

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