The Canterville Ghost
About this book
This is Oscar Wilde's tale of the American family moved into a British mansion, Canterville Chase, much to the annoyance of its tired ghost. The family -- which refuses to believe in him -- is in Wilde's way a commentary on the British nobility of the day -- and on the Americans, too. The tale, like many of Wilde's, is rich with allusion, but ends as sentimental romance.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 73302 readers · 93 pages · ≈ 1 h 43 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Canterville Ghost?
About ≈ 1 h 43 m — 93 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Canterville Ghost?
93 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Canterville Ghost?
It sits on the Fairy Tales, Fiction shelves.
Has The Canterville Ghost been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Canterville Ghost (2023), The Canterville Ghost (2016), Duch z Canterville (1968), The Canterville Ghost (1944).
Is The Canterville Ghost in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The Canterville Ghost take place?
It is set in England.
Who wrote The Canterville Ghost?
Oscar Wilde.
Where can I read The Canterville Ghost online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library