James is known as the originator of the "antiquarian ghost story". His style of storytelling was known as Jamesian. One crucial element of this style is the discovery of an old book or other antiquarian object that somehow unlocks, calls down the wrath, or at least attracts the unwelcome attention of a supernatural menace, usually from beyond the grave.
According to James, the story must "put the reader into the position of saying to himself, 'If I'm not very careful, something of this kind may happen to me!'" Enjoy!
Kathleen Thompson Norris was born in San Francisco, California on 16 July 1880. When she was 19 both her parents died. As the oldest...
Norris was a native of San Francisco. I enjoy reading her stories; She always references places I am very familiar with, living in the...
It’s time for Baseball! Spring training has begun and NYMST is presenting stories about baseball this Sunday. After all, it is America’s Favorite Passtime....