M. R. James

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 been widely praised for their atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling, and he is considered one of the most influential horror writers of the 20th century.