M. R. James

M. R. James (1862-1936) was an English scholar, medievalist, and author, best known for his finely wrought ghost stories. He served as Provost of King's College, Cambridge, and later as Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum. James's tales are celebrated for their subtlety, atmosphere, and carefully measured suspense, blending academic settings with quiet horror. His work remains a touchstone of English Gothic literature and a favorite for winter reading and ghost story enthusiasts alike.