This takes me back to a television programme called "Tales of Mystery and Imagination", which I used to watch when I was much younger. Before this story was televised Instead in a newspaper that the producer had trouble finding an actor to play the part of the parson because he was required to have spiders crawling over his face. I thought this was thrilling and couldn't wait to watch the programme. Love M.R. James. Great stories.
An elderly visitor to a certain famous university library is anxious to borrow a particular book, but someone - or something - seems determined to stop him getting his hands on it... The story starts at 00:01:28 See the video description for background notes on the author and the story. Note for returning listeners who think you may have heard this one before: you probably have; it was previously uploaded in 2020, but this version has been re-edited and re-mastered to clean up some slightly muddy or boxy audio, and fix some processing errors. This is one of a series of the ghost stories of M. R. James I've narrated for this channel; you can hear the others on this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZJNKedIOCTyWlvJTmG0ku2o.html Or for a selection of Victorian ghost stories by various authors, including Charles Dickens, Amelia Edwards, Edith Nesbit, H. G. Wells, and many more: ua-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZISCGdeBUtYxynNFtZCeRrv.html
Thanks Simon, thought I was going mad. I remembered your old version so clearly because it was one of my favourites. Began doubting my memory when it appeared again. I am going to listen to the new version now. Thank you
Thank you Simon, I am so happy for your voice. I suffer with terrible insomnia and listening to you just makes it easier. Thank you again. Much love from New Zealand xxB 💜🙏🌹
“The Tractate Middoth” sounds spooky in a way that “The Tractate Kiddushin” or “The Tractate Nedarim” does not. They are all tractates in the Talmud. It is a fair guess that most of James’ readers would not know that. “Middoth” is Hebrew for “Measurements”. Quite tame subject-matter, really.
I'm looking for a story about a fellow staying in a desolate country house, of course with a rumored dark history. He finds some notes and reads them - was it under the stairs - and a pale face looks at him in through the window. The moster he had been reading about... I thought is was an Algenon Blackwood story, but I can't find it. Ring a bell?
Hmmm... it's not ringing any immediate bells, but then I can't claim to have an encyclopedic knowledge of Blackwood's output. I need to refresh my memory of some of his work as I'd like to record more Blackwood in the future. Perhaps another commenter can enlighten us?
This takes me back to a television programme called "Tales of Mystery and Imagination", which I used to watch when I was much younger. Before this story was televised Instead in a newspaper that the producer had trouble finding an actor to play the part of the parson because he was required to have spiders crawling over his face. I thought this was thrilling and couldn't wait to watch the programme. Love M.R. James. Great stories.
This is one of my favourites. A nice early evening treat! Well done, Simon. 🌹
Glad to know that, thank you
Whenever you post a new story by James I come back and listen to them all again. So enjoyable; thank you.
An elderly visitor to a certain famous university library is anxious to borrow a particular book, but someone - or something - seems determined to stop him getting his hands on it... The story starts at 00:01:28 See the video description for background notes on the author and the story. Note for returning listeners who think you may have heard this one before: you probably have; it was previously uploaded in 2020, but this version has been re-edited and re-mastered to clean up some slightly muddy or boxy audio, and fix some processing errors. This is one of a series of the ghost stories of M. R. James I've narrated for this channel; you can hear the others on this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZJNKedIOCTyWlvJTmG0ku2o.html
Or for a selection of Victorian ghost stories by various authors, including Charles Dickens, Amelia Edwards, Edith Nesbit, H. G. Wells, and many more: ua-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZISCGdeBUtYxynNFtZCeRrv.html
Thanks Simon, thought I was going mad. I remembered your old version so clearly because it was one of my favourites. Began doubting my memory when it appeared again.
I am going to listen to the new version now. Thank you
This is such an awesome channel. It's become a huge part of my routine.
Thanks!
Reminds me of listening to stories read by my dad - he had a lovely reading voice too, and loved MR James. Thank you.
One of my absolute favourite M R James. Thank you so much! Beautifully read, as always.
So glad to know that Anna, thank you!
Am happily working my way through all these M R James' tales - thank you again Simon - such a treat
Absolutely love a bit of M.R James. Thank you so much for this reading. Keep up the splendid work.
Thank you! I'll do my best!
Thank you. Wonderful 🙏🇮🇪❤️✝️☘️
Thank you Simon, I am so happy for your voice. I suffer with terrible insomnia and listening to you just makes it easier. Thank you again. Much love from New Zealand xxB 💜🙏🌹
I suffer from it occasionally myself, so I sympathise. Glad if these recordings help you! Best wishes
Excellent story and narration. Interesting subject matter and twist ending.
Thanks
Fantastic, thank you.
Brilliant! Intriguing to the end.
So wonderful! I love this story so very much. Thank you!
Great story read beautifully. Thank you.
Thanks for listening
Piccadilly weepers, excellent!
Excellent. As always. Thanks Simon!
I saw a version of this on tv.....it hadn't half the 'atmosphere' as this!!!
A creepy corker!
Thank you Simon - you're so good to us 🥰
Oh a good story at last.a few stories recently I have not understood very well.
Can't beat a Bit of M.R.James
Thanks Lee. Quite a lot of M. R. James coming up tonight! Just uploading 'Canon Alberic' now...
Had to do a little applause at the end. Gripping 👏👏👏👏
Thank you as usual the narration was superb.
Glad to know you enjoyed it, thank you
This was a delight, thank you.
Wonderful story!
I wouldn't mind having the Pooters living nextdoor.
Friendly & well mannered...
Entertaining & rather amusing too 🤭
Thank you Simon 😊
Thanks Nicky! I deduce you've been listening to the latest episode of 'Diary of a Nobody' before moving on to the Tractate Middoth... 😁
Giving you another Super Thanks Simon much deserved there is talent here l know other listeners agree happy to help ❤ Australia
Wonderful, thank you so much
I wonder if the Library was the London Library in DT James’s Square, London? There are resemblances.
Niiice..!
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Amsterdam! 🎉
“The Tractate Middoth” sounds spooky in a way that “The Tractate Kiddushin” or “The Tractate Nedarim” does not.
They are all tractates in the Talmud. It is a fair guess that most of James’ readers would not know that.
“Middoth” is Hebrew for “Measurements”. Quite tame subject-matter, really.
I have heard this read recently by another UA-camr.....I much prefer your reading.
Thank you kindly
I'm looking for a story about a fellow staying in a desolate country house, of course with a rumored dark history. He finds some notes and reads them - was it under the stairs - and a pale face looks at him in through the window. The moster he had been reading about...
I thought is was an Algenon Blackwood story, but I can't find it. Ring a bell?
Hmmm... it's not ringing any immediate bells, but then I can't claim to have an encyclopedic knowledge of Blackwood's output. I need to refresh my memory of some of his work as I'd like to record more Blackwood in the future. Perhaps another commenter can enlighten us?
@@BitesizedAudio I wasn't holding my breath. Maybe it was a random Creepypasta... the story just suck with me.
Thanks
Thanks so much for your support!