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  • Casting the Runes

  • Written by: M. R. James
  • Narrated by: David Suchet
  • Length: 57 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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Casting the Runes

Written by: M. R. James
Narrated by: David Suchet
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The tale of a man who unwittingly angers a sorcerer, who is assumed by some Monty scholars to be based on the self-styled 'Great Beast,' occultist Aleister Crowley.

Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.

One of James's most important achievements was to redefine the ghost story for the new century by dispensing with many of the formal Gothic trappings of his predecessors, and replacing them with more realistic contemporary settings.

'Montague Rhodes James has an intelligent and scientific knowledge of human nerves and feelings; and knows just how to apportion statement, imagery, and subtle suggestions in order to secure the best results with his readers.' HP Lovecraft.

Actor David Suchet is best known for his definitive portrayal of Hercule Poirot, the Belgian detective created by the legendary mystery author Agatha Christie, in a number of international television productions. He narrates his story in Poirot and Me.

©1904 M. R. James (P)2013 Audible Ltd
Anthologies & Short Stories Occult Scary Fantasy Paranormal Haunted Ghost
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Excellent supernatural story by a master

This is a delightful tale of the supernatural and it's written by a master best known for his ghost stories. It follows the curse of an evil practitioner against an adversary who must outwit the malicious witch or die horribly. It's been adapted for British television a couple of times and was the source for the 1958 film Night of the Demon (US Title: Curse of the Demon).

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