The Canterville Ghost

Name: The Canterville Ghost
Brand: Oasis Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Oscar Wilde
ISBN: 9781645553861

Author: Oscar Wilde

Narrator: Mark Redfield, Mackenzie Menter

Unabridged: 1 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 02/16/2021

Categories: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Classic

Synopsis

Oscar Wilde’s delightful story comes to life with vivid performances by Mark Redfield and Mackenzie Menter (as Virginia), with an original music score by Jennifer Rouse. One of the first stories Wilde published in 1887, “The Canterville Ghost” tells the story of an American family that moves into a haunted country house in England. At first disbelieving in ghosts, the family soon accepts, and then combats, the ghostly antics of Sir Simon de Canterville. Sir Simon has haunted Canterville Chase in various ghastly disguises for years, and becomes increasingly frustrated at the American family’s attempts to spoil the fun. Only little Virginia reaches out to Sir Simon, and with her help, the garrulous ghost is able to find peace. Wilde’s story combines macabre whimsy and gentle humor, making it perennially popular. “He made me see what Life is, and what Death signifies, and why Love is stronger than both.” – The Canterville Ghost.

About The Author

Oscar Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) is a celebrated Irish poet, playwright, critic, essayist, and novelist. His plays include “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895) and “Lady Windemere’s Fan” (1892). Important novels include “The Picture of Dorian Gray” (1890), and shorter tales include “The Happy Prince” (1888) and “The Canterville Ghost” (1887).

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ on September 18, 2019

A Victorian ghost story by Oscar Wilde! 4.5 stars. Wilde deftly combines an occasionally grisly haunting, old-fashioned sentiment, a small droplet of romance, and a large helping of dry wit in this 1887 novella about a rather brash American family that buys a haunted mansion in Victorian England. T......more

Goodreads review by Rodrigo on July 19, 2022

JAJAJA ¿Cómo es que no lo había leído antes? Este libro es muy original y divertido. Si me sacó unas cuantas carcajadas y a la vez sentí pena por el fantasma. Inicialmente pensé que era una historia de terror, pero conforme fui avanzando me di cuenta que era pura sátira e ironía. Mi mero mole. Fue un......more

Goodreads review by Ahmad on February 11, 2021

Rousseau and Revolution (1967) (The Story Of Civilization #10), Will Durant This volume centers on Jean-Jacques Rousseau and his times. It received the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 1968. 1. Prelude Rousseau Wanderer: 1712–56 The Seven Years' War: 1756–63 2. France Before the Deluge: 1757–7......more

Goodreads review by Peter on March 18, 2020

Great satire about an English ghost being outwitted by some modern Americans (Mr Otis and his family) who bought Canterville Chase. Is there salvation for the ghost in the end? Funny ghost story with many satirical elements (the bloodstain) and fine allusions (e.g. on Fuseli's Nightmare). A real cla......more

Goodreads review by Diamond on January 23, 2023

This book is really funny. In it the ghosts are haunted by the people. It is a good twist. I recommend this book to all.......more