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El Principe Feliz/El Fantasma De Canterville/El Crimen De Lord Arturo Saville
El Principe Feliz/El Fantasma De Canterville/El Crimen De Lord Arturo Saville
El Principe Feliz/El Fantasma De Canterville/El Crimen De Lord Arturo Saville
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El Principe Feliz/El Fantasma De Canterville/El Crimen De Lord Arturo Saville

Written by Oscar Wilde

Narrated by Carlos Zambrano

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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La estatua del principe feliz, que busca la felicidad de los hombres; el noble ingles que ante la prediccion de que se convertira en un asesino, trata de adelantarse a la profecia con fracasos continuos y al fantasma en una vieja mansion inglesa, que a pesar de sus esfuerzos ya no asusta a nadie.
LanguageEspañol
PublisherYOYO USA
Release dateJan 1, 2001
ISBN9781611553482
El Principe Feliz/El Fantasma De Canterville/El Crimen De Lord Arturo Saville
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Oscar Wilde

Born in Ireland in 1856, Oscar Wilde was a noted essayist, playwright, fairy tale writer and poet, as well as an early leader of the Aesthetic Movement. His plays include: An Ideal Husband, Salome, A Woman of No Importance, and Lady Windermere's Fan. Among his best known stories are The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Canterville Ghost.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I thought this book was a horror story.Of course, Canterville Ghost is one of the unique characters and they try to frighten Mr Otis family.But I think Mr Otis family is more unique than Canterville Ghost.At the end of the story, I feel happy and interesting.I like it.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Mr. Sir Simon is a ghost.He lived in Canterville's house for many many years.One day, modern American family bought this house.They weren't scaryied of ghost at all.So he try to frighten them, but always the plan was failure.Virginia, the daughter of the family, decided to help the despondent ghost.What do you think the ghost to be at last ?I have read this book's introduction in class.I was interested in the story, so search this book.It's about ghost, but isn't horror.The ghost is funny, and it's hard to hate him.I want to meet such ghost.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This book is not scary though the cover is horrible.This is a story that Hiram B.Otis, the American businessman bought an old house where there is a ghost from Lord Canterville.He told Mr. Otis about the ghost, but Mr. Otis didn't believe in ghost at all.After he bought the house, the Canterville ghost plans to frighten the Otis family. but ... This book is very interesting for me, and I'm surprised that the American wasn't scared the ghost at all.there are some trick in this book.I thought "I see." when I knew the truth of the bloodstain.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This short story about a haunted old mansion in the English countryside is not your typical ghost tale. The reason I picked it as one of my Halloween stories is the mention it gets in Shirley Jackson’s "The Haunting of Hill House":"Do you recall," [Dr. Montague] asked with a little smile, "Oscar Wilde’s lovely story, 'The Canterville Ghost'?" "The American twins who routed the fine old English ghost," Theodora said. "Exactly. I have always liked the notion that the American twins were actually a poltergeist phenomenon; certainly poltergeists can overshadow any more interesting manifestation. Bad ghosts drive out good."I really needed to take a break from that book, and this "reversed horror" story was a perfect distraction. And, of course, I'll never get tired of Wilde's wit.He used this Gothic setting and put some stereotypical characters to contrast two cultures – old English/British aristocratic society, proud of its history, striving to preserve its traditions vs. (new/young) American, modern, albeit unrefined, consumerist, pragmatic, materialist – and did it with a comical effect. But there’s also a certain sadness and tragedy to Sir Simon of Canterville, and a romantic love story going on, all resulting in a message about the power of love and forgiveness blah blah – the end that I, actually, didn't like that much, it's too happy for my taste. Maybe not ideal for Halloween (you won't be scared), but still great, very amusing and humorous tale.Some of my favorite parts:"I fear that the ghost exists," said Lord Canterville, smiling, "(…) It has been well known for three centuries, since 1584 in fact, and always makes its appearance before the death of any member of our family.""Well, so does the family doctor for that matter, Lord Canterville. But there is no such thing, sir, as a ghost, and I guess the laws of Nature are not going to be suspended for the British aristocracy."____________________Indeed, in many respects, [Mrs. Otis] was quite English, and was an excellent example of the fact that we have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language.____________________"Well, really," said the Ghost, rather meekly, "what was I to do? It is a very difficult thing to get real blood nowadays, and, as your brother began it all with his Paragon Detergent, I certainly saw no reason why I should not have your paints. As for colour, that is always a matter of taste: the Cantervilles have blue blood, for instance, the very bluest in England; but I know you Americans don’t care for things of this kind."____________________"You know nothing about it, and the best thing you can do is to emigrate and improve your mind. My father will be only too happy to give you a free passage, and though there is a heavy duty on spirits of every kind, there will be no difficulty about the Custom House, as the officers are all Democrats. Once in New York, you are sure to be a great success. I know lots of people there who would give a hundred thousand dollars to have a grandfather, and much more than that to have a family ghost."____________________"…Under these circumstances, Lord Canterville, I feel sure that you will recognise how impossible it would be for me to allow [these gems] to remain in the possession of any member of my family; and, indeed, all such vain gauds and toys, however suitable or necessary to the dignity of the British aristocracy, would be completely out of place among those who have been brought up on the severe, and I believe immortal, principles of Republican simplicity. Perhaps I should mention that Virginia is very anxious that you should allow her to retain the box, as a memento of your unfortunate but misguided ancestor. As it is extremely old, and consequently a good deal out of repair, you may perhaps think fit to comply with her request. For my own part, I confess I am a good deal surprised to find a child of mine expressing sympathy with mediævalism in any form, and can only account for it by the fact that Virginia was born in one of your London suburbs shortly after Mrs. Otis had returned from a trip to Athens."
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This story is a story from?which the ghost occurs. Mr.Otis family do not fear the ghosts though they started fearing Mr.Otis family.They were very pleasant ghosts.I think that this story was so-so interesting.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    American businessman's family Otis,they bought the house on the outskirts of England And that home has many ghost.However, Mr Otis isn't afraid of the ghost at all, on the contrary, take the chain rust pass the oil, they had complained to sound....This book's cover is a little scary, but this story is not scary but very funny.Anyway, I feel very funny this story.And this story's last is Emotional?
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    In one house,there was a ghost who has lived for three hundred years.One day,american family who don't fear ghost bought this house from house's owner and start living.What will become of relation between ghost and family?At first,I thought that this is very dreadful story.But there is funny scene.And around the last scene moved me.This book is easy to read and I was satisfied with this book's content.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book's cover is little terrible, but this story is not so terrible. It's a story about house ghost. The house was selled to Otis family, and they change the ghost's life.At first, I thought this story is only horror, but it's not true. I thought the ghost was too poor, but in the end, I and maybe he was very happy. I think this is very good story!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is fantasy and horror story but I don't feel fear.The canterville ghost has been in the house for three hundred years.The ghost try to frighten people who live in the house again and again.But the Otis family who come from America don't believe in ghosts so they don't frighten easily-especially not two noysy boys.This story is interesting.I think the ghost is poor bur I don't like pictures in this book.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The Canterville Chase is very big and old house.Hiram B Otis the American businesman buy this house.But the ghost live in this house.I was very fun. A modern American is not afraid for ghost.The 19th century people belive science is better than old supersition. But the ghost were saved by the love.It was great.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    One day Mr.Otis buy a house of Canterville.Lord Canterville says "This house has a ghost."But Mr.Otis doesn't believe the ghost,so he buys this house with the ghost.You may think this story is horror,but it is not.The Otis Family live together with the ghost,Sir Simon.Sir Simon trys to scare this family,but every plan is failing.These situation are very funny.And surprisingly,I was impressed with the end of this story.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Mr.hiram B.Otis buy grand old house.To be surprised,there has been a ghost in the house for three hundred years.But Mr.Otis,American, don?t believe in ghosts.The ghost try to frightening the life of Otis family.But they don?t frighten easily and the poor ghost feel so sad.....At first, I don?t think I want to read this book because I?m weak in horrors.But I introduced about this story in my English class,and I decided to read it.in deed, this story is very interesting for me, especially happenings between the Otis family and the ghost.I recommend that you should read it.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    One day the Otis family moved to Britain and began to live in the house called Cantervill Chase.It had a ghost, but they surprised the ghost rather than were afraid of it.So the ghost tried to frighten them harder.Then he met the daughter of the family, he began to change...This story was very moving, so please read it!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This story is terrible and exciting story! Lord Canterville's family lives in horrible house. There has been a ghost in the house for three hundred years. One day American family buys the house and ghost... Then many exciting things happen!!I think this book is not only horrible but also interesting and everyone will enjoy reading.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This story is the story about ghost house.Mr Otis buys the house where a ghost appears.The ghost hate Otis's family.The ghost thinks about a strategy, but continues failing.I thought that this book was the story that a family was frightened by a ghost.This story was interesting in unexpected development.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is a rich America family story. I know this book because of I read in the class.this book is easy to read and develop is fast. So I enjoyed.First, I thought this is horror. But it was not horror. I think this is comedy
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The Canterville ghost is very cute because he is tricked by little twins. And he has a weakness for beautiful women.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I read this when I was such a little child! *memories*
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    There has been a ghost in the house for a long time.The Cantervile's family have met him.In this story,a ghost is appeared.But,it is not scared.Very funny and heart-warming.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    This book's cover illustration is horrible,but the story isn't horror. I think the genre is comedy and LOVE! Otis family bought a house with ghost! The ghost wanted to frighten family members. But they had strong minds,and they frightened the ghost. Poor ghost! However,there was a family member who had pity on him. Who? And what does he do next...?
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    One day Mr.Otis(American) bought a house in Britain,and moved to there with his family.But this house has a ghost.And this ghost wanted to scare his family?The cover of this book looks horror.So at first, I had misunderstanding about this book. This is a funny,and a heart-warming story.I recommend it.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    What a crazy folk Americans are.??!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    There has been a ghost in the house for three hundred years,and an American family bought the house.The American family don't believe in gohsts.The Canterville gohst tries to frighten them but the don't frighten easily-especially not rwo noisy little boys!and he gets ill.But he and Virginia ,a daughter of Otis become friends and ...Aithouh the cover of this book seemed scared,this story is very interesting,not horror.Usually I hate horror but this is a kind of comedy and I enjoyed it so much!The gohst tried hard to frighten the American family and planed many tricks but all of them went wrong.It was so funny.I like him!Good job:)
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This story is about a family and a ghost. Mr Hiram B. Otis bought an old house. In the house, there is a ghost. The ghost tries to frighten the family but...This story is very inretesting for me. The genre of the story is fantasy and forror. But the story is like a comedy story. The actions of the ghost are very funny. I recommend you the book.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is not a horror,but a comedy story.Otis family moved to the house which is said that there was a ghost.But Otis family don't mind about that.So the ghost tried to frighten them.I read the beginning of this story in the class.And then I want to read this book.It was very fun.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Mr Hiram B. Otis bought a house which has a ghost.The ghost tried to frighten Otis family.But Otis family weren't afraid of the ghost.At first I thought this book was horror.But now I think this is comedy.The story is humorous and impressive.I like this book.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    One day,the Otis family decided to move to Canterville,England from America.In that house that they are going to live,there are ghost who was living in the house so long.He has a pride for ghost and he started to frighten Otis family...
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Mr.Otis bought aold house in England.There are ghost in the house.Mr.Otis and his family enjoy their life.I like this story.I was very fun.But I don't want to meet ghost.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Otis family move ina house.But there is a ghost in the house.The ghost try to surprise Otis family,but they are not afraid and counterattack to the ghost.While 300 years years,the ghost surprised and killed many people.But I think this ghost is admirable because try to surprise in desperetely.So I have attachment to the ghost in the end of story.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    In this story,there is a ghost.But this is funny story.a rich American family buy a old house.Ghost wants to surprise the family,but his strategies do not go well.This story is so interesting because this story is included not only horror element but also other various elements.