The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
"The Canterville Ghost" by Oscar Wilde is a short story written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This whimsical tale blends elements of humor and the supernatural, revolving around the antics of a ghost who has haunted Canterville Chase for centuries. When an American family led by Mr. Hiram B. Otis moves in, they treat the ghost with a mix of skepticism and nonchalance, leading to comedic encountersthat challenge traditional ghostly lore. The storyline follows the Otis family, who, despite being warned about the ghost, purchase the haunted Canterville Chase. Sir Simon, the ghost, attempts to instill fear in the new occupants but is consistently met with their modern American attitudes, including offers of practical solutions to his ghostly problems. As he faces ridicule and frustration, the ghost finds an unexpected friend in the youngest daughter, Virginia, who ultimately helps him find peace through compassion. The narrative combines humor with a deeper exploration of themes such as redemption, the nature of fear, and the innocence of a child. The story concludes with Virginia understanding love and the afterlife, signifying a bridge between the supernatural and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
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| Illustrator | Goldsmith, Wallace, 1873-1945 |
| Title | The Canterville Ghost |
| Original Publication | 1906 John W. Luce and Company Boston and London |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canterville_Ghost |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Karina Aleksandrova, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ghosts -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14522 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1984 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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