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An American family encounters the ghost of a nobleman in a traditional haunted castle setting, complete with creaking floorboards and clanking chains. The ghost's tragic backstory involves the murder of his wife and his subsequent starvation at the hands of her brothers. Oscar Wilde masterfully blends macabre elements with humor, creating a unique narrative that has captivated audiences and inspired numerous adaptations for stage and screen. The rich descriptions and interplay of comedy and horror highlight Wilde's distinctive storytelling style.
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The Canterville Ghost, Oscar Wilde
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- Released
- 2020
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 34
- ISBN13
- 9781678199708
- 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
- An American family encounters the ghost of a nobleman in a traditional haunted castle setting, complete with creaking floorboards and clanking chains. The ghost's tragic backstory involves the murder of his wife and his subsequent starvation at the hands of her brothers. Oscar Wilde masterfully blends macabre elements with humor, creating a unique narrative that has captivated audiences and inspired numerous adaptations for stage and screen. The rich descriptions and interplay of comedy and horror highlight Wilde's distinctive storytelling style.