M. R. James

British author and scholar of antiquarian studies

M.R. James was a British author of ghost stories, plays, and travel books. He is best known for his supernatural fiction, particularly his short stories about haunted houses and ancient artifacts. Born on January 9, 1862, in London, England, James was educated at King\u2019s College, Cambridge. He worked as a librarian and a scholar of antiquarian studies before becoming a full-time writer. James\u2019s works have be...