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A Thin Ghost and Others

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M. R. James's A Thin Ghost and Others is a ghost story and horror story collection.

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About A Thin Ghost and Others

"A Thin Ghost and Others" by M. R. James is a horror short story collection published in 1919. This third collection from the British master of supernatural fiction features five tales, several representing what critics call James' "puzzle-story phase"—oblique narratives demanding careful interpretation. The stories range from mysterious disappearances to sinister cathedral secrets, with one tale serving as a companion piece to an earlier work featuring a similar creature. These atmospheric ghost stories showcase James' distinctive style of understated terror.
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  • Horror tales, English
  • Short stories, English
  • Ghost stories, English

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Who wrote A Thin Ghost and Others?

A Thin Ghost and Others was written by M. R. James.

What genre is A Thin Ghost and Others?

It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories and Horror.

Is A Thin Ghost and Others free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 08 min.

What books are similar to A Thin Ghost and Others?

Readers who like it often enjoy Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, The Great God Pan and The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories.

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