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The Canterville Ghost: and Other Stories
Written by Oscar Wilde
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Oscar Wilde's classic comic ghost story was the first of his short stories to be published, in February 1887. It relates the experiences of Mr. Hiram B. Otis, the American Minister and his family when they move into Canterville Chase, an ancient pile haunted by the previous owner's dead ancestor Sir Simon.
Of course, Mr. Otis declares “there is no such thing, sir, as a ghost”, and all of Sir Simon's hauntings have no effect on the sceptical American family, with the exception of the daughter Virginia, despite his most strenuous efforts. A beautifully told tale full of humour, but also of apposite social commentary.
The two other stories in this volume are The Sphinx Without a Secret (May 1887) and The Model Millionaire (June 1887) and an essay The American Invasion (March 1887).
Public Domain (P)2016 Spiders' House Audio/Roy Macready
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Oscar Wilde
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 and died on the 30th November 1900. He was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest.
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