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Title: The Canterville Ghost
Author: Oscar Wilde
Narrator: Laurence Olivier
Format: Original Recording
Length: 19 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-24-15
Publisher: Divine Art
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: Radio & TV, Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
The Canterville Ghost was the first of Oscar Wilde's short stories to be published in 1887. Laurence Olivier plays the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville which haunts the ancient house of Canterville Chase. When new tenants arrive, the Otis family from America, his reign of terror suddenly ends!
"Theatre Royal" is a series of radio dramas owned and restored by Heritage Media, part of the Divine Art Recordings Group. First broadcast in 1953-4, it was the only radio series in which Laurence Olivier played dramatic roles. Other leading actors included Ralph Richardson, Orson Welles, Margaret Lockwood, Alec Guinness, Robet Donat and Trevor Howard.
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The salvation of the soul.
Of course, any work of Oscar Wilde fanned of extraordinary characters, interesting storyline, sadness and humor. The Canterville Ghost in this case is no exception. Even the name of the heroine by the name of Virginia, has already there is a deep sense. It was destined to save the soul of the poor ghosts from moral bondage. In the work effectively transferred to the Gothic atmosphere. But even here the brilliant Oscar was able to give this atmosphere with the elements of satire and at the same time dramatic tone. The Canterville Ghost is one of my favorite works. This tale is filled with kindness, and this is book urges to see and hear those who need help and support.
Highly Entertaining!
This story may be short, but it is highly amusing. I did not experience a single second of boredom when reading this. I felt so sorry for the poor ghost, having to deal with obnoxious Americans who refused to pay him the respect he deserved. This entertaining tale from Oscar Wilde is definitely worth reading!
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