More about the book
Despite multiple warnings, Horace B. Otis and his family move to Canterville Chase, a sprawling English manor with a dark history and a lingering guest. The Canterville Ghost is an irreverent mix of horror and humor. Canterville Chase is known for its troubled past, having been previously owned by Sir Simon de Canterville, who mysteriously disappeared after the murder of his wife. When the Otis family buys the property, they begin to notice a supernatural presence. However, unlike previous residents, they are more annoyed than afraid. Sir Simon's scare tactics fall flat, leading to a ghostly identity crisis. This entertaining story subverts the expectations of the horror genre, presenting a family-friendly tale with Gothic elements balanced by slapstick humor. Since its publication in 1887, The Canterville Ghost has been adapted across multiple mediums, showcasing its enduring appeal and versatility.
Book purchase
The Canterville Ghost, Oscar Wilde
- Language
- Released
- 1999
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Paperback)
Payment methods
We’re missing your review here.
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Planeta-De Agostini
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 63
- ISBN10
- 8439581661
- ISBN13
- 9788439581666
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Classics, Short Stories, Horror, Murders, Supernatural Phenomena, Death, English Literature, Adapted for Film, Novellas, Ghosts and Apparitions, Horror Short Stories, Mysticism, Bilingual Edition, 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
- Despite multiple warnings, Horace B. Otis and his family move to Canterville Chase, a sprawling English manor with a dark history and a lingering guest. The Canterville Ghost is an irreverent mix of horror and humor. Canterville Chase is known for its troubled past, having been previously owned by Sir Simon de Canterville, who mysteriously disappeared after the murder of his wife. When the Otis family buys the property, they begin to notice a supernatural presence. However, unlike previous residents, they are more annoyed than afraid. Sir Simon's scare tactics fall flat, leading to a ghostly identity crisis. This entertaining story subverts the expectations of the horror genre, presenting a family-friendly tale with Gothic elements balanced by slapstick humor. Since its publication in 1887, The Canterville Ghost has been adapted across multiple mediums, showcasing its enduring appeal and versatility.