The Canterville ghost (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781495387470)

The story of the Canterville Ghost takes place in an old English country house, Canterville Chase, which has all the accoutrements of a traditional haunted house. Descriptions of the wainscoting, the library panelled in black oak, and the armour in the hallway characterize the Gothic setting. Wilde mixes the macabre with comedy, juxtaposing devices from traditional English ghost stories such as creaking floorboards, clanking chains, and ancient prophecies with symbols of contemporary American consumerism.

Author: Ruben Fresneda, Oscar Wilde
ISBN-10: 149538747X
ISBN-13: 9781495387470
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2014
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.12d