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The Tractate Middoth

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The Tractate Middoth

By: M. R. James
Narrated by: David Suchet
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A young librarian receives a request for an obscure Hebrew book from a sinister gentleman, unaware of its contents.

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.

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There are relatives no one wants to have. What's even worse is if they can't quite manage to die. This is very fun and very much a case of that. Enjoy.

Fun ghost story about relatives no one wants.

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M.R. James uses many unusual tools for setting for his ghost stories: stately homes, trees,
churches, vicarages, and here.. a library.. with a bit of a story. He never just leaps in,
but his usual manner is a story within a story...well done again.

Be careful in Libraries!

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Sharply written and slyly structured. Even as one of M.R. James’s lesser works, it was thoroughly enjoyable.

Great Little Ghost Story

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This was one of the best stories in my M.R. James book. A selfish elderly man attempts to cheat a relative out of an inheritance, but fate intervenes. Suspenseful tale magnificently narrated by the superb David Suchet. I wish he had done all of the stories.

Superbly Narrated Spooky Tale

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This story is hard to follow but the narrative is very entertaining and so I was obliged to finish. I’m glad I did.

Not Agatha Christie

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One of my favorite readers. One of my favorite storytellers. What’s more to say? Stellar performance of a rare MR James story that had the inkling of a budding romantic relationship in it — not the focus at all, but a nice relational touch to the usual MR James formula.

Great reading, classic story

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this was an amazing story. you really need to pay attention because what you think and what happens are very different.

what an Incredible Book

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M.R. James was an exceptional talent in being to write his stories in a concise, yet exceptionally short time by knowing exactly his theme thus taking the reader to heights of unease so rapidly. I am always crushed to reach that peak of unease/spookiness and then ZAP!! the story is over. The narrator is perfect, so talented bc he must capture reader’s interest /maintain it very rapidly! Excellent duo always!! Just wish the short stories weren’t so short or why there ‘s not a better collection of same.

Short but succinctly eerie

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Enjoyed this one immensely. To say anything more than that it is vintage M. R. James, wherein evil manifests itself amid library shelves and forgotten folios, would be to spoil the fun for you.

An Horrific Treasure Hunt

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I was pleasantly surprised with this story. It was interesting and a nice retreat into a world from our past. Ghostly experience!

Short spooky story

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