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Count Magnus and Other Ghost Stories

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This annotated edition features M. R. James's complete first two volumes of ghost stories, showcasing key works that shaped the genre. Notable tales include "Count Magnus," set in Sweden, and "Number 13," about a haunted hotel room. The collection also includes "Casting the Runes," which inspired the film Curse of the Demon, and the chilling "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad." An appendix with rare texts, including James's first ghost story, adds depth to this essential anthology for horror enthusiasts.

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Count Magnus and Other Ghost Stories, Montague Rhodes James

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2018
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English
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Simon & Brown
Released
2018
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Hardcover
Pages
128
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9781731702197
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This annotated edition features M. R. James's complete first two volumes of ghost stories, showcasing key works that shaped the genre. Notable tales include "Count Magnus," set in Sweden, and "Number 13," about a haunted hotel room. The collection also includes "Casting the Runes," which inspired the film Curse of the Demon, and the chilling "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad." An appendix with rare texts, including James's first ghost story, adds depth to this essential anthology for horror enthusiasts.