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Set in a haunted English mansion, the story follows an American family who moves into Canterville Chase, only to encounter the ghost of Sir Simon. Unlike traditional ghost tales, the ghost struggles with his own identity and seeks redemption, while the family, particularly the spirited Virginia, navigates humor and the supernatural. Themes of cultural clash, the nature of fear, and the value of compassion are explored, making it a witty and poignant tale that blends comedy with deeper reflections on life and death.
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Outlook Verlag
- Released
- 2018
- Pages
- 46
- ISBN13
- 9783732658336
- 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 a haunted English mansion, the story follows an American family who moves into Canterville Chase, only to encounter the ghost of Sir Simon. Unlike traditional ghost tales, the ghost struggles with his own identity and seeks redemption, while the family, particularly the spirited Virginia, navigates humor and the supernatural. Themes of cultural clash, the nature of fear, and the value of compassion are explored, making it a witty and poignant tale that blends comedy with deeper reflections on life and death.