The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde [PDF]
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In The Canterville Ghost the one who ends up frightened is the ghost. Sir Simon has haunted Canterville Chase since 1584, and the American family that moves in answers his bloodstain with Pinkerton's Champion Stain Remover and his clanking chains with a bottle of lubricator.
This version of The Canterville Ghost in PDF is our own edition from Project Aldus: the complete text, under the subtitle Wilde gave it, set so you can read the whole story in one evening without tiring.
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The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
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Information: The Canterville Ghost
- Author: Oscar Wilde.
- Publication Date: 1887.
- Main Characters:
- Sir Simon de Canterville: Canterville Ghost tormenting the Otis family.
- Otis Family: American family that purchases the Canterville mansion.
- Virginia Otis: Daughter of the Otis family, who is intrigued by the ghost.
- Brief Summary: The Otis family, an American family, moves to Canterville Mansion in England, where they discover it is inhabited by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville. Despite the ghost's attempts to scare them, the family refuses to be frightened and answers each of his terrors with household remedies and practical jokes. Virginia, the family's daughter, approaches the ghost and uncovers his tragic past, leading to an unexpected resolution.
- Thematic Analysis: "The Canterville Ghost" is a satire that criticizes the rigidity of Victorian society and its lack of imagination. Through the figure of the ghost, Oscar Wilde questions social conventions and highlights the importance of compassion and empathy.
- Historical Context: "The Canterville Ghost" was published in 1887, during the Victorian era in England. In this period, society was marked by strict morality and a rigid social hierarchy. Oscar Wilde, known for his wit and social critique, challenged the norms of the time through his work, using humor and irony to question traditional values and emphasize the importance of individuality and authenticity.
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