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Title: The Canterville Ghost
Original Publication:
1906
John W. Luce and Company
Boston and London
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Karina Aleksandrova, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Canterville Ghost" by Oscar Wilde is a short story written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This whimsical tale blends elements of humor and the supernatural, revolving around the antics of a ghost who has haunted Canterville Chase for centuries. When an American family led by Mr. Hiram B. Otis moves in, they treat the ghost with a mix of skepticism and nonchalance, leading to comedic encounters that challenge traditional ghostly lore. The storyline follows the Otis family, who, despite being warned about the ghost, purchase the haunted Canterville Chase. Sir Simon, the ghost, attempts to instill fear in the new occupants but is consistently met with their modern American attitudes, including offers of practical solutions to his ghostly problems. As he faces ridicule and frustration, the ghost finds an unexpected friend in the youngest daughter, Virginia, who ultimately helps him find peace through compassion. The narrative combines humor with a deeper exploration of themes such as redemption, the nature of fear, and the innocence of a child. The story concludes with Virginia understanding love and the afterlife, signifying a bridge between the supernatural and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Illustrator: Goldsmith, Wallace, 1873-1945
EBook No.: 14522
Published: Dec 30, 2004
Downloads: 2270
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Ghosts -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Canterville Ghost
Original Publication:
1906
John W. Luce and Company
Boston and London
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Karina Aleksandrova, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Canterville Ghost" by Oscar Wilde is a short story written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This whimsical tale blends elements of humor and the supernatural, revolving around the antics of a ghost who has haunted Canterville Chase for centuries. When an American family led by Mr. Hiram B. Otis moves in, they treat the ghost with a mix of skepticism and nonchalance, leading to comedic encounters that challenge traditional ghostly lore. The storyline follows the Otis family, who, despite being warned about the ghost, purchase the haunted Canterville Chase. Sir Simon, the ghost, attempts to instill fear in the new occupants but is consistently met with their modern American attitudes, including offers of practical solutions to his ghostly problems. As he faces ridicule and frustration, the ghost finds an unexpected friend in the youngest daughter, Virginia, who ultimately helps him find peace through compassion. The narrative combines humor with a deeper exploration of themes such as redemption, the nature of fear, and the innocence of a child. The story concludes with Virginia understanding love and the afterlife, signifying a bridge between the supernatural and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Illustrator: Goldsmith, Wallace, 1873-1945
EBook No.: 14522
Published: Dec 30, 2004
Downloads: 2270
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Ghosts -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.