Fantasma de Canterville y otros cuentos
by Oscar Wilde
'Fantasma de Canterville y otros cuentos' Summary
The Canterville Ghost is a humorous and satirical novella by Oscar Wilde. It tells the story of an American family who moves into a haunted English castle. The ghost of the former owner, Sir Simon Canterville, tries to scare the family away, but they are not afraid. Instead, they try to help him find peace and move on to the afterlife. The novel is full of humor and wit, and it also explores themes of morality, culture clash, and social commentary. Wilde uses the story of the Canterville Ghost to satirize the British aristocracy and their outdated traditions. He also uses the story to explore the importance of forgiveness and compassion.Book Details
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Oscar Wilde
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Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, the early 1890s saw him become...
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