The Canterville Ghost

Author :

Oscar Wilde

Publisher:

Scholastic India Private Limited

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Publisher	Scholastic India Private Limited
Publication Year	2001
ISBN-13	9788184770308
ISBN-10	8184770308
Binding	Paperback
Number of Pages	100 Pages
Language	(English)
Dimensions (Cms)	20 x 14 x 1
Weight (grms)	250
Subject	Literature & Fiction

This is Oscar Wilde's tale of the American family that moves into a British mansion, Canterville Chase, much to the annoyance of its tired ghost, whose existence the family refuses to believe. This book features in the reading list recommended by the CBSE.

Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wills Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular playwrights in London in the early 1890s. Oscar Wilde is celebrated for his sharp wit, literary brilliance, and unique perspective on society. His works often blend humour with deep social commentary. Beyond “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” his plays like “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “An Ideal Husband” showcase his mastery of dialogue and comedic timing. Wilde's life was also marked by his flamboyant personality and tumultuous relationships, culminating in his imprisonment for gross indecency due to his sexual orientation. This experience profoundly affected his later works and his worldview.