The Canterville Ghost
Brief Overview
The Canterville Ghost is a novella by Oscar Wilde that tells the story of an American family moving into an ancient English castle inhabited by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville. The ghost, who has been haunting the castle's residents for years, encounters unexpected indifference from the new occupants, putting him in an unusual position. The plot revolves around the ghost's attempts to scare the family and their rational, laid-back attitude towards supernatural phenomena. Eventually, the family's daughter helps the ghost's soul find peace. The novella is rich with irony and humor, critiquing societal norms and human prejudices.
Date of publication: 15 May 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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