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Set in an English estate, the story explores the humorous and antagonistic dynamic between an American family and the ghost of a tormented soul. Through their interactions, Oscar Wilde crafts a blend of comedy and supernatural elements, highlighting cultural clashes and the ghost's plight. Originally published in The Court and Society Review, this short story captures the essence of both the macabre and the absurd, showcasing Wilde's signature wit.
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The Canterville Ghost, Oscar Wilde
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 36
- ISBN13
- 9798888973899
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Classics, Short Stories, Horror, Murders, Supernatural Phenomena, Death, English Literature, Adapted for Film, Novellas, Ghosts and Apparitions, Horror Short Stories, Mysticism, Required Reading, Victorian Era, Gothic Horror, Dread, Fear, Curse, Scary Stories, Palaces, Sage, Oxford, Redemption, Salvation, Victorian Fantasy
- First published
- 1887
- Original title
- The Canterville Ghost
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Set in an English estate, the story explores the humorous and antagonistic dynamic between an American family and the ghost of a tormented soul. Through their interactions, Oscar Wilde crafts a blend of comedy and supernatural elements, highlighting cultural clashes and the ghost's plight. Originally published in The Court and Society Review, this short story captures the essence of both the macabre and the absurd, showcasing Wilde's signature wit.