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Set against the backdrop of late Victorian society, this novella features an ambassador who relocates his family to a haunted castle, only to encounter a mischievous spirit. Oscar Wilde's signature caustic wit shines through in this parody, blending humor with supernatural elements as the family navigates their unusual living situation. The story showcases Wilde's talent for satire while exploring themes of cultural clash and the absurdity of fear.
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2008
- Pages
- 52
- ISBN13
- 9781605971117
- 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 against the backdrop of late Victorian society, this novella features an ambassador who relocates his family to a haunted castle, only to encounter a mischievous spirit. Oscar Wilde's signature caustic wit shines through in this parody, blending humor with supernatural elements as the family navigates their unusual living situation. The story showcases Wilde's talent for satire while exploring themes of cultural clash and the absurdity of fear.