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Collected Poems by M.R. James offers a rare and intriguing glimpse into the poetic imagination of the master of the English ghost story. Best known for his chilling tales of the supernatural, James's verse reveals a quieter, more introspective voice-one that explores themes of memory, mortality, faith, and the haunting beauty of the past. Written with the same precision and atmosphere that define his fiction, these poems range from the reflective to the eerily suggestive, capturing moments of stillness, mystery, and subtle unease. This collection deepens our understanding of M.R. James as not…mehr

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Collected Poems by M.R. James offers a rare and intriguing glimpse into the poetic imagination of the master of the English ghost story. Best known for his chilling tales of the supernatural, James's verse reveals a quieter, more introspective voice-one that explores themes of memory, mortality, faith, and the haunting beauty of the past. Written with the same precision and atmosphere that define his fiction, these poems range from the reflective to the eerily suggestive, capturing moments of stillness, mystery, and subtle unease. This collection deepens our understanding of M.R. James as not only a storyteller of shadows but also a poet of thoughtful grace and haunting lyricism.
Autorenporträt
M.R. James (1862-1936) was an English author and medieval scholar best known for his influential ghost stories. A master of the supernatural tale, James developed a distinctive style that combined scholarly settings, antiquarian details, and gradually unfolding horror. His most famous collections include Ghost Stories of an Antiquary and More Ghost Stories, featuring classics like "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad" and "A Warning to the Curious." James's stories are noted for their subtlety, atmosphere, and chilling restraint, shaping the modern ghost story and inspiring countless writers in the horror genre