Montague Rhodes James (1 August 1862 – 12 June 1936), who used the publication name M. R. James, was an English mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature. One of James's most important achievements was to redefine the ghost story for the new century by dispensing with many of the formal Gothic trappings of his predecessors, and replacing them with more realistic contemporary settings. At the same time, James' protagonists and plots tend—like himself—to be absorbed with antiquarianism. As such, he is known as the originator of the "antiquarian ghost story".

Review

David Collings reads wonderfully well. Craftsman has produced a beautiful package of CDs. --The Observer

My all-time favourite readings! --Ghosts & Scholars

Buy It Now! --Ghost Stories Society Journal

Product Description

M.R. James' ghost stories are recognised as all-time classics. This second volume, expertly read by David Collings, contains over nine hours of audio, across 8 CDs. Stories in this set include Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance, The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance, An Episode of Cathedral History, The Residence at Whitminster, The Diary of Mr Poynter, Two Doctors, The Uncommon Prayer Book, The Haunted Dolls' House, There was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard, After Dark in the Playing Fields, The Fenstanton Witch, A Neighbour's Landmark, A View From A Hill, A Warning to the Curious, An Evening's Entertainment, Wailing Well, Rats, The Experiment, The Malice of Inanimate Objects, and A Vignette. This fantastic series from Craftsman across two volumes (of which this title is the second) comprises of highly enjoyable readings of EVERY published M R James ghost story - a must for any fan of the genre, or anyone who loves to be terrified! Don't listen to these alone...