Ghost Stories Of An Antiquary by M.R. James

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Hobbies, Leisure, Books, Arts

4.7 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2023

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

Pour yourself a glass of sherry and light a candle, as we dedicate this year's Halloween special to Ghost Stories of an Antiquary (1904), the first collection by M.R. James, probably the most celebrated and influential exponent of the weird tale. With the help of undead guests Andrew Male and Laura Varnam we illuminate the life and work of a strange and singular author, one whose writings, like the engraving in 'The Mezzotint', have truly taken on a life of their own. * To purchase any of the books mentioned in this episode please visit our bookshop at uk.bookshop.org/shop/backlisted where all profits help to sustain this podcast and UK independent bookshops. * For information about everything mentioned in this episode visit www.backlisted.fm *If you'd like to support the show, listen without adverts, receive the show early and with extra bonus fortnightly episodes, become a Patreon at www.patreon.com/backlisted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:12.0	Hello and welcome to the Halloween edition of Backlisted,
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1:27.0	The pale ribbon of sand is intersected by black wooden groins
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