Books with title Canterville Ghost

The Canterville Ghost by Oscar WildeThe Canterville Ghost is certainly one of Oscar Wilde’s most widely known short stories – the first story by the author to be published and a story that has been adapted to film and the theatre so often that chances are you have seen it either on TV or performed on stage (it even has a musical adaptation, starring Douglas Fairbanks and there is a Russian opera based on Wilde’s story, too). Though the story is geared toward teenagers, it is equally enjoyable for younger and more mature readers.The Canterville Ghost is a genuine ghost story with a Wildean twist. The setting is an old castle, the protagonist being a ghost that has been having a great time for 300 years playing scary tricks on those who lived in the country, until one day, when an American family moves into the castle and drive him away. The indifference of the adults and the aggressive behavior of the kids – they throw pillows at the poor ghost at one point – infuriate the ghost, but it is also a member of the family who finally helps him, so the story wraps up in a very touching ending.The story certainly offers great entertainment, whether on paper support or in an audio format. It is an example of Oscar Wilde’s humor and writing genius at their best, mixing dramatic elements, jokes and satire in a balanced and delightful manner. Wilde also makes the most of the depiction of cultural contrasts between the British and the American way of thinking and entertains with the witty play of words so characteristic of his prose

The Canterville Ghost - Oscar Wilde - "The Canterville Ghost" is a short story by Oscar Wilde, widely adapted for the screen and stage. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in two parts in The Court and Society Review, Tuesday, 23 February and Tuesday, 2 March 1897. The story is about a family who moves to a castle haunted by the ghost of a dead nobleman, who killed his wife and was starved to death by his wife's brothers. The story begins when Mr Otis and family move into Canterville Chase, despite warnings from Lord Canterville that the house is haunted. Mr Otis says that he will take the furniture as well as the ghost at valuation. The Otis family includes Mr and Mrs Otis, their eldest son Washington, their daughter Virginia and the Otis twins (often referred to as "Stars and Stripes"). The other characters include the Canterville Ghost, the Duke of Cheshire (who wants to marry Virginia), Mrs Umney (the housekeeper), and Rev. Augustus Dampier. At first, none of the Otis family believe in ghosts, but shortly after they move in, none of them can deny the presence of Sir Simon de Canterville (The Canterville Ghost). The family hears clanking chains, they witness reappearing bloodstains "on the floor just by the fireplace", which are removed every time they appear in various forms (colours). But, humorously, none of these scare the Otis family in the least. In fact, upon hearing the clanking noises in the hallway, Mr Otis promptly gets out of bed and pragmatically offers the ghost Tammany Rising Sun Lubricator to oil his chains.

The Canterville Ghost is a novella parody featuring an ambassador and a spirit. The ambassador moves his family into a castle, which is known to be haunted. Oscar Wilde was a major celebrity in the late Victorian era. He was a playwright, novelist, poet, and short story writer. Wilde spent two years in a hard labor prison after being convicted of gross indecency.

The Canterville Ghost is a novella by Oscar Wilde. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in two parts in The Court and Society Review, 23 February and 2 March 1887. The story is about a family who moves to a castle haunted by the ghost of a dead nobleman, who killed his wife and was starved to death by his wife's brothers. It has been adapted for the stage and screen several times. The home of the Canterville Ghost was the ancient Canterville Chase, which has all the accoutrements of a traditional haunted house. Descriptions of the wainscoting, the library panelled in black oak, and the armour in the hallway characterise the setting. Wilde mixes the macabre with comedy, juxtaposing devices from traditional English ghost stories such as creaking floorboards, clanking chains, and ancient prophecies.

Oscar Wilde was a major celebrity in the late Victorian era. He was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, and short story writer. His works are known for their caustic wit. Wilde spent two years in a hard labor prison after being convicted of gross indecency. The Canterville Ghost is a novella parody featuring an ambassador and a spirit. The ambassador moves his family into a castle, which is known to be haunted.