Illustration for 'An Episode of Cathedral History': my favourite ghost story by M.R. James.
An ancient cathedral in the fen country is being renovated. Those involved in the work witness a series of frightening 'visitations'.
Hidden in the tale is the implication that there are two ghosts. One has been trapped for centuries in the vault of a crusader knight. The other is her mate.
He waits for her in the woods.
The Haunted Dolls' House and Other Ghost Stories (Penguin Classics) ISBN-10: 014303992X
18 comments:
Do you have a second favorite?
Particularly lovely image.
Yes,
'Whistle and I'll Come to You."
There is a brilliant film adaption of it by Jonathan Miller.
yes. briliant moon-lit scene. i love the implied space~
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Nice work!
I will look for the book.
Thank`s for the tip.
Cheers
Darkness and chill...
"Lamia" is still used in modern Greek to indicate a dangerous/ferocious woman.
thanks, Dodos.
I didn't know that.
You always give me the willies!
'Lamia' is a useful phrase for me.
das sieht fast echt aus. es erschreckt mich.
es könnte mich ernüchtern.
so wird meine perestroika Woche beenden
Heitern Sie Chenguin auf. Jung Matt hat Willen genug für beide von uns
Very beautiful in it's subtlety.
Nor'easter of mood! How do you make little trees scary? What you left out of this picture made what you left in so strong. I kiss your night sapling.
Ahoy there, Cap'm Bill,
Thanks for catching the erotic twist.
The feeling of rising sexuality is the hallmark of this beautiful story.
Nightmares and ghost stories ... It's getting darker in Limboland even as it is getting brighter outside. I know what you mean though, I've had nightmares about the Easter bunny too.
Cheers.
woww...such an awesome mood and feel to this one, Limbolo! I love how the guy is barely visible. I cant wait to pick up that book:)
You are a genious sir.
Really a fasinating beautiful painting. The composition is brilliant
WONDERFUL and very moody. You are a very accomplished draftsman and designer man. WOW!!!!
MAC
Beautiful and amazing things every time I come by this blog!! Great mood.
Congratulations. I like it lot. Good ilustration, good work, i add to my artists
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