Details About Books The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories
| Title | : | The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories |
| Author | : | Oscar Wilde |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 120 pages |
| Published | : | November 13th 2001 by Dover Publications (first published 1887) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Short Stories. Fiction. Humor. Fantasy. Horror. Literature. English Literature |
Oscar Wilde
Paperback | Pages: 120 pages Rating: 3.92 | 4727 Users | 361 Reviews
Narrative During Books The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories
Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780486419251Renowned for his poetry, plays, essays, and conversational skills, Oscar Wilde also wrote scintillating works of short fiction. This volume includes four fine examples, including The Canterville Ghost, the comical tale of a spirit who terrorized the residents of Canterville Chase for three centuries. When the manor is acquired by a no-nonsense American family with no use for the supernatural, hilarity ensues.
Three other stories feature "The Sphinx Without a Secret," a tale of an enigmatic woman who carries a mystery's key to her grave; "The Model Millionaire," recounting the exploits of a "delightful, ineffectual young man with a perfect profile and no profession"; and "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime," in which an aristocrat learns that he is destined to commit murder. Rounding out the volume are Wilde's lyrical Poems in Prose: "The Artist," "The Doer of Good," "The Disciple," "The Master," "The House of Judgment," and "The Teacher of Wisdom."
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| Original Title: | The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.92 From 4727 Users | 361 ReviewsWrite-Up About Books The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories
It's Oscar Wilde, what do you expect. I will definitely read his fairy tales to my hypothetical children.I've enjoyed how well written these short stories are. some of them were great but some were meaningless. the book was so slow. I don't know if it was me or the book but it was only 230 pages and it took me 11 days!!!!!
It's been years since I read Wilde and I'd forgotten how wonderful a writer he is. Sharp, funny, off the wall and so elegant. Love. I seriously need to get my hands on more of his plays and short stories.Full review to come.
LOVE The Canterville Ghost and Arthur Saviles Crime. The others were so-so.
Even though this book is short, the story is complex and makes me think it through. I think it is a great book to make predictions with.
This is such a collection of 6 short stories by Oscar Wilde. I read it for the Ireland challenge. I really love the writings of Oscar Wilde. They are engaging and clever. The two longer stories in this edition, The Canterville Ghost and Lord Arthur Savilles Crime-are very funny and full of sarcasm at British antiquarianism. Such a fun book to read.
A wonderful little collection, ranging from heartbreaking to humorous, and capturing the perfect essence of Wildes writing voice.
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