| Author |
James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes), 1862-1936 |
| Title |
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Canon Alberic's scrap-book -- Lost hearts -- The mezzotint -- The ash-tree -- Number 13 -- Count Magnus -- 'Oh whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad' -- The treasure of Abbot Thomas.
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| Credits |
Suzanne Shell, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Ghost Stories of an Antiquary" by M. R. James is a collection of ghost stories written during the late 19th century. The book presents a series of eerie narratives that blend scholarly curiosity with the supernatural, featuring characters such as antiquarians, scholars, and unsuspecting tourists who encounter various malevolent forces and spirits. The stories lead readers into unsettling situations where history and hauntings intertwine. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to "Canon Alberic's Scrap-book," where an Englishman named Dennistoun visits St Bertrand de Comminges. He becomes intrigued by the old church and its sacristan, who harbors a tense air of fear and anxiety. As Dennistoun explores the church, he grows suspicious of the sacristan's behavior, only to discover an extraordinary book in the sacristan's home—a grim treasure filled with ancient manuscripts. As night falls, Dennistoun experiences a horrifying encounter that ties back to the dark legacy of Canon Alberic de Mauléon, exploring themes of obsession and unwelcome curiosity in the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Horror tales, English
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Subject |
Ghost stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8486 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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