The Canterville Ghost

Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

About this book

"The Canterville Ghost" by Oscar Wilde is a humorous short story published in 1887. When an American family moves into a haunted English castle, they refuse to be frightened by its resident ghost, Sir Simon de Canterville. Armed with stain remover and practical solutions, the Otises respond to supernatural terrors with cheerful pragmatism, leaving the centuries-old ghost increasingly humiliated. Only young Virginia sees beyond the comedy to understand the tragic spirit's desperate need for peace and redemption.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canterville_Ghost

Author
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Reading level
B1 · Intermediate
Language
English

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