Publisher's Synopsis
The Canterville Ghost is a humorous novella written by Oscar Wilde in 1906. The story is set in an old English country house called Canterville Chase, which is haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville. The ghost has been haunting the house for over three hundred years, but his attempts to scare the new American owners, the Otis family, are met with amusement and ridicule.The story follows the ghost's attempts to scare the Otis family and their guests, including their young daughter Virginia. However, despite his best efforts, the ghost is unable to frighten the modern and practical Americans. The family even goes so far as to play practical jokes on the ghost, such as leaving a bottle of lubricant on the floor to trip him up.As the story progresses, the ghost becomes more and more frustrated with his inability to scare the Otis family. He eventually turns to Virginia for help, and she agrees to help him find peace. The two form an unlikely friendship, and Virginia helps the ghost to achieve redemption and finally rest in peace.The Canterville Ghost is a satirical and witty commentary on the clash between old-world traditions and modernity. It is a lighthearted and entertaining read that showcases Wilde's unique style of writing. The novella has been adapted into numerous plays, films, and television shows, and remains a beloved classic of English literature.When His Ancestral Halls Became The Home Of The American Minister To The Court Of St. James.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
