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The Canterville Ghost - Oscar Wilde's Hilarious Haunted Classic - cover

The Canterville Ghost - Oscar Wilde's Hilarious Haunted Classic

Oscar Wilde, Zenith Horizon Publishing

Verlag: Zenith Horizon Publishing

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Beschreibung

What happens when a British ghost meets an American family? Hilarity—and horror—ensue.

The Canterville Ghost is Oscar Wilde at his wittiest and most whimsical. This classic short story blends supernatural suspense with biting social satire as the Otis family—practical Americans—move into a haunted English mansion, unimpressed by its resident ghost, Sir Simon.

Rich in humor, charm, and irony, Wilde's ghost story pokes fun at old-world traditions and new-world rationality in equal measure.

🕯️ This edition includes:

The original, unabridged text

Optimized Kindle formatting

Perfect for fans of humorous horror and Victorian fiction

📚 A must-have for readers who enjoy classic ghost stories with a twist of comedy.

Don't just fear the ghost—laugh with him.
Download now and enjoy Wilde's supernatural satire.
Verfügbar seit: 17.06.2025.
Drucklänge: 26 Seiten.

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