Ghost Stories

Argo Classics

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Ghost Stories

By: M. R. James

Narrated by: Sir Michael Hordern

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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.

Horror, mystery and suspense abound in this collection of stories from the king of ghostly tales, M. R. James.

Featuring stories that have haunted listeners for over one hundred years, such as The Haunted Doll’s House and The Ash Tree, this collection is read by critically acclaimed star of screen and stage, Sir Michael Hordern.

Classics

Fantasy

Fiction

Ghosts

Historical

Horror

Scary

Haunted

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Has Michael Hordern ever been equalled? Not as far as I know.
No matter what he reads...

Wonderful

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Michael Hordern is simply the best performer of M R James's eerie works. This recording, though muffled in places, cannot be bettered.

the best reading

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I have been waiting years to find a digital release of these classic readings. Sir Michael Hordern’s readings of M.R. James’ subtle ghost stories cannot be bettered in my view. The delicate variability of his tone perfectly conveys the mix of scholarliness, domesticity and horror that characterises these wonderful stories. Thank you, Audible!

Incomparable readings of the most subtle of English ghost stories

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I discovered MR JAMES in my 20’s (now 50’s). The tales are told so well by Sir Michael Horden in a calm manner, however these tales have such a sting in the tail, that I dare you to listen to them in the dark…

A chill down the spine

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