Shirley Jackson. Her work, such as 'The Haunting of Hill House', is masterful. She has a unique ability to explore the psychological aspects of fear and the unknown within the context of a haunted house, making the reader question what is real and what is not.
Oscar Wilde is the author of 'The Canterville Ghost'. Charles Dickens wrote 'A Christmas Carol'. Washington Irving penned 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'.
Edgar Allan Poe is very famous for his thrilling ghost stories. His works like 'The Fall of the House of Usher' are filled with a sense of doom and the supernatural. Another is M. R. James. His ghost stories are known for their academic settings and slow - building horror. H. P. Lovecraft also wrote some very thrilling and otherworldly horror stories that often involve ancient and unknowable entities.
I'm not entirely sure which specific authors are in it. But often, in such collections, there are a variety of authors who are known for their work in the horror or supernatural genre.
Since I don't have the book in front of me, I can't say for certain who the authors are. However, Valancourt is known for publishing a range of works, and it's possible that the 'Christmas Ghost Stories' collection features both established and new authors. Maybe it includes some classic horror authors who have a knack for writing spine - chilling tales, or it could introduce readers to some fresh voices in the world of ghost stories.
Another possible author could be Henry James. His writing style can be quite effective in creating an eerie atmosphere, and his stories often explore the psychological aspects of the characters in the face of the unknown or the supernatural.
Since I'm not familiar with this particular 'folio book of ghost stories', I can't say for sure who the authors are. However, in the genre of ghost stories, there are many famous authors like M. R. James and Edgar Allan Poe. Maybe some of their styles are reflected in the stories in this book if it's a collection of different works.