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Title: Voices of the Ghost IV
Subtitle: The Canterville Ghost - "A classic comic ghost story by Oscar Wilde"
Author: Oscar Wilde
Narrator: Susie Berneis, Robert Bethune
Format: Unabridged
Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-15-09
Publisher: Freshwater Seas
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes
Genres: Classics, British Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Now along comes the Otis family, confident brash Americans who really aren't impressed by an old British ghost. What's a poor spirit to do? Only the young daughter of the family is sympathetic, and only she can help him solve his problem once and for all. Oscar Wilde's witty text and clever story-telling will make this one of your favorite humorous ghost stories.
Members Reviews:
British ghost vs American politician
An amusing story in typical Wilde style of an ancient English ghost confronting a stolid down-to-earth American family who refuse to be frightened by his outlandish antics. The despondent ghost finally decides to return to the fields of the dead and is aided in this last venture by Georgina Otis, the lovely daughter of the American politician. In return, he gives her a box of priceless jewels which become the topic of all the high society dos. Written in ornate, nineteenth century English, the book is a treat for those interested in the beauties of the English language. However, the story which is sparkling and witty in the first half begins to pall, in fact, get rather tedious and overly sentimental in the second. All said and done, the book is worth a read if one can tolerate Wilde's wordiness.
A charming fairy-tale
A pleasant fancy by Oscar Wilde, in the vein of his other somewhat sad fairy-tales. Reminded me of "The Happy Prince" in its general tone. Quite short... I'm not show how they ever made a movie from it.
Amusing, though not his best work.
Oscar Wilde, The Canterville Ghost (Public Domain Books, 1906)
Oscar Wilde's supernaturally comedic classic has been made into any number of movies (and despite this, I have somehow only seen a low-budget Polish version that was made for television, but which is quite enjoyable), so I've heard about it roughly ten thousand times, but I had never actually gotten round to reading it until now. It's not as spiked with quotable lines as The Picture of Dorian Gray or The Importance of Being Earnest, but it's still snappy and fun, until it's ruined by a characteristically moral ending (tacked on, one assumes, in order to make the book palatable to Victorian audiences). Useless ending aside, however, it's still fun, and worth reading; a short introduction to Wilde that gives you a good feel for his writing. ***
Funny at first, compassionate at the end....
When you think of a ghost story, you probably think it's going to be scary, but this definitely was an enjoyable, funny yet compassionate short book. This isn't a book about the paranormal and regardless if you believe in it or not, this book is about feelings!!! For the price of free, I'd recommend for anyone to read!
Hauntingly beautiful
This is a classic story in true Oscar Wilde wit and flair. It's both hautning and funny. It's a fairy tale for all ages. In this story a young American girl helps to free the tormented spirit that haunts an old English castle. It's very well written and a beautiful tale for all ages.
Let me start by saying I LOVE Oscar Wilde. I LOVE his work. Love it.
