Meddling with Ghosts: Stories in the Tradition of M.R. James - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0712311254 ISBN 13: 9780712311250

Publisher: The British Library, 2002

Synopsis

This is a collection of ghost stories in the 'antiquarian' tradition established by M. R. James, who excelled at the atmospheric portrayal of legitimate scholarly interest descending into unwise curiosity, with almost invariably tragic results. James' influence on the genre has been immense, both on the popular perception of what makes a successful ghost story work, and on other authors in the genre.

This collection offers some of the best stories from authors who influenced James, such as Sheridan Le Fanu and Augustus Jessopp, stories from his contemporaries, such as T. G. Jackson and 'D. N. J.', and tales from more recent practitioners, including Fritz Leiber and Terry Lamsley. Selected and introduced by an acknowledged master of the art, the collection also includes a checklist of writers in the Jamesian tradition.

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'Though some will argue about inclusions and exclusions to this important literary record, none will be able to fault its quality or the quality of the individual pieces. Ramsey Campbell has created a book that is a must for any book case and, as always, The British Library's attention to high production values makes Meddling with Ghosts a very handsome package.'

About this edition

• Publisher: The British Library
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0712311254
• ISBN 13: 9780712311250
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Campbell Ramsey