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Set in a traditional haunted house filled with Gothic elements like black oak paneling and eerie armor, the story blends macabre themes with comedic elements. Wilde skillfully contrasts classic English ghost story tropes—such as creaking floorboards and clanking chains—with symbols of modern American consumerism. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a sentimental romance, showcasing Wilde's rich allusions and unique storytelling style.
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The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde, Fiction, Classics, Literary, Oscar Wilde
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- Released
- 2006
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Aegypan
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 108
- ISBN13
- 9781598188554
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Classics, Short Stories, Horror, Supernatural Phenomena, Murders, Death, Adapted for Film, English Literature, Novellas, Horror Short Stories, Ghosts and Apparitions, Required Reading, Mysticism, 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 traditional haunted house filled with Gothic elements like black oak paneling and eerie armor, the story blends macabre themes with comedic elements. Wilde skillfully contrasts classic English ghost story tropes—such as creaking floorboards and clanking chains—with symbols of modern American consumerism. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a sentimental romance, showcasing Wilde's rich allusions and unique storytelling style.