A Warning to the Curious - A Collection of Ghostly Tales

M. R. James, born in 1862, is recognized for redefining the ghost story genre in the 20th century, particularly through his influential collection, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary. Starting his writing career later in life, he is credited with establishing the 'antiquarian ghost story' subgenre. This edition features his classic works alongside a new introductory biography, offering readers insight into his life and literary contributions.