The Five Jars
- Written by M. R. James
- ISBN: 1-899562-02-8 (978-1-899562-02-2)
- Format: Card Covers, xvii + 103pp
- Original Price: US$27.00 / £16.00
- Genre: Horror
- Publication Type: Collection
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M. R. James
M. R. James, montague Rhodes James (1862–1936), medievalist and Provost of King’s College, Cambridge, defined the English antiquarian ghost story: the dusty archive, the unwelcome discovery, the thing that should have been left alone. He read new tales aloud to friends at Christmas; “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-Book” and “Lost Hearts” were among the earliest.
About
The Five Jars represents a departure from James's more familiar ghost stories, offering instead a mystical fantasy that opens a gateway to a world of wonder and enchantment. The tale demonstrates James's versatility as a storyteller and his ability to create compelling narratives for readers of all ages.
Edition Details
- This is a full clothbound edition limited to 300 copies.
- 6 additional copies were printed for copyright and presentation purposes. 2 of these were bound in leather and tray cased for the publishers.
- Dust Jacket illustrated by Antony Maitland.
- Interior artwork by Antony Maitland.
Contents:
- Introduction
- The Five Jars
Related Titles
External Links
- M. R. James. ISFDB entry for M. R. James
- The Five Jars. ISFDB entry for The Five Jars