The M. R. James Collection (Abridged)
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4.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $19.99
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.
This curated collection of M. R. James’ supernatural stories is read by critically acclaimed star of stage and screen, Sir Michael Hordern.
This collection includes M. R. James’ most beloved stories, including The Haunted Doll’s House; The Ash Tree; Lost Hearts; Casting the Runes; The Haunted Doll’s House; The Ash Tree; Lost Hearts; Casting the Runes; Number 13; Count Magnus; Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book; The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral; and Lost Hearts; alongside other spine-tingling tales.
About the author
Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) was an English author, medievalist scholar, and provost of King's College, Cambridge, and Eton College. He was also Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1913–1915.
Customer Reviews
Missing a set
Was so glad to see this title available that I bought it unthinkingly. Was disappointed to discover it contains only 3 of the 4 sets of Hordern reading M.R. James tapes that Argo put out. Also, repetitive title introductions are annoying.