The Canterville Ghost

by Oscar Wilde Narrated by Bill Paterson

Overview

The Canterville Ghost is a humorous ghost story by Oscar Wilde. Canterville Chase had all the bits and pieces of a customary haunted house. Sketches of the wainscoting, the library panelled in black oak, and the armour in the hallway portray the setting as we are presented with the ghost itself. A work that mixes the ghastly with comedy, contrasting devices abound such as creaking floorboards, clanking chains, and ancient divinations...A classic where the horror elements are defused with wonderful humour and intellect!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Exciting books for holiday gift-giving or anytime . . . The Canterville Ghost provides younger readers with the opportunity to be introduced to this talented writer. Beautifully interpreted with the delicate, detailed illustrations by Lisbeth Zwerger, readers will delight in this edition of this classic story.” —Kendall Rautzhan, poconorecord.com

NOVEMBER 2015 - AudioFile

The combination of outstanding sound effects (ghostly laughs, a fainting housekeeper, a speeding carriage) and Rupert Degas's expert performance guarantees that listeners are in for a treat. After hearing about its resident ghost, an American family nevertheless takes up residence in a haunted mansion. Degas performs American and English accents to perfection. To the ghost he says, “I must insist that you oil those chains,” and his comic delivery is hilarious. The moving conclusion completes an enjoyable listening experience. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940178927311
Publisher:	Musaicum Books
Publication date:	03/04/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged

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