M. R. James

The Wanderings and Homes of Manuscripts

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LEGARE STREET PR
• Seitenzahl: 98
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 150g
• ISBN-13: 9781017916799
• ISBN-10: 1017916799
• Artikelnr.: 66936492

Autorenporträt

Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936), commonly known as M. R. James, was an eminent English mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge, as well as of Eton College. He is best remembered for his pivotal contributions to the genre of ghost stories and supernatural fiction, where his unique literary style often amalgamated a first-rate narrative, scrupulous scholarship, and a knack for unsettling atmospheres. James's 'The Wanderings and Homes of Manuscripts' is an illustrious example of his scholarly works, serving as an important resource for understanding the history of medieval texts and their preservation. His expertise as a medievalist and paleographer is evident in this book, which explores the provenance and journey of ancient manuscripts through the ages. James's prolific career produced various academic writings, but his ghost stories, characterized by understated horror and subtle chills, have secured his place in literary tradition. His ability as a storyteller to evoke a sense of creeping dread, often with antiquarian or scholarly settings, has been influential for generations of horror and speculative fiction writers. James's technique of using realistic and contemporary settings overlaid with supernatural occurrences has set a bar for the genre that persists in its popularity. His anthologies of eerie tales, such as 'Ghost Stories of an Antiquary', continue to be read and adapted, cementing his legacy as the master of the English ghost story.