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Oscar Wilde's The Canterville Ghost: A Satirical and Symbolic Tale of Two Cultures and One Spirit


The Canterville Ghost: A Classic Tale of Haunting and Humor




If you are looking for a story that combines comedy, romance, mystery, and horror, you might want to check out The Canterville Ghost, a short story by Oscar Wilde. Written in 1887, this story is about an American family that moves into a haunted castle in England, where they encounter a ghost who tries to scare them away. However, instead of being terrified, they are amused by his antics and even offer him some modern remedies for his problems. The only one who can see beyond his appearance and understand his suffering is Virginia, the daughter of the family, who helps him find redemption and peace.




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The Canterville Ghost is not only a funny and entertaining story, but also a satire and a parody of both ghost stories and cultural differences. Wilde mocks the stereotypes and prejudices of both Americans and Britons, showing how they clash and misunderstand each other. He also subverts the conventions and expectations of traditional ghost stories, making fun of their clichés and tropes. He uses humor, irony, and symbolism to convey his messages about life, death, love, and forgiveness.


Since its publication, The Canterville Ghost has been adapted into many movies, plays, musicals, cartoons, comics, and even video games. The latest movie adaptation is a Hindi version titled Bhootnath, which was released in 2008. Directed by Vivek Sharma and starring Amitabh Bachchan as the ghost and Aman Siddiqui as his young friend, this movie is a Bollywood-style comedy with songs, dances, and special effects. It follows the main plot of Wilde's story, but also adds some twists and turns to make it more appealing to Indian audiences.


Summary of the story




The story begins with Mr. Hiram B. Otis, a wealthy American minister, buying Canterville Chase, an old English manor-house that is said to be haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville. Sir Simon was a cruel nobleman who killed his wife in 1575 and then disappeared mysteriously. His body was never found, but his spirit remained in the house, haunting every member of his family until they all left or died.


Mr. Otis is not afraid of ghosts and does not believe in superstitions. He moves into Canterville Chase with his wife Lucretia, his eldest son Washington, his daughter Virginia, and his two younger twin sons. They are welcomed by Mrs. Umney, the housekeeper, who warns them about the ghost. However, they pay no attention to her words.


On their first night at Canterville Chase, they discover a bloodstain on the floor near the fireplace in one of the rooms. Mrs. Umney tells them that it is the blood of Lady Eleanore de b70169992d


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