![]() The United States Minister was naturally a little annoyed to find that his present had not been accepted. “The next morning, when the Otis family met at breakfast, they discussed the ghost at some length. The underlying theme of this novel is actually the clash of stereotypical American consumerism and traditional British historical sensibilities but taken to the extreme. It is a satire or parody of gothic fiction. ![]() Secondly, while the setting is definitely gothic this story actually lampoons traditional features of ghost stories the appearance of bloodstains, the creaking floorboards and the sound of rattling chains. I’m not drawn to ghost stories, so I was relieved to find The Canterville Ghost is atypical of the genre.įirstly, a large portion of the hilarious narrative is from the viewpoint of the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville who is immensely frustrated by the Otis family’s arrival at his long-time home ‘Canterville Chase’. Next on my list was his short story The Canterville Ghost. I found the audiobook versions of The Importance of Being Earnest and Lady Windermere’s Fan an absolute delight – the perfect thing to brighten my mood during the daily commute. ![]() Only quite recently have I discovered the brilliance of Oscar Wilde’s satirical works. With so many wonderful new books being released I’ve not found time to read many of the classics. ![]() Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. ![]()
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