The Canterville Ghost
by Oscar Wilde

Name: The Canterville Ghost
Brand: Oscar Wilde
SKU: 9780573628290
Rating: 3.88 (1 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

75 minsPresent DayEnsemble CastUnit Set/Multiple SettingsBritish Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the humor and charm of this classic ghost story. Many find Oscar Wilde's portrayal of the ghost and the American family's antics engaging and entertaining. The book is often compared favorably to its film adaptations, with many preferring the original text. Overall, it's seen as a delightful and quick read that appeals to both child and adult audiences alike.

Humorous and entertainingWell-written and engagingShort and easy to readSome feel it's not Wilde's best work

Synopsis

An American family faces the ghost of an English country manor with astounding good humor and amusement.

This play is filled with mystery, chills, and humor.

Press Reviews

"The ability to hear Wilde's soaring prose along with the unfolding story is a treat."
— Daily Gazette

"There's an unspeakable, heartrending truth at the core of this piece that makes it as beautiful as it is funny."
— Chronicle

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
JENNIE a maid at Canterville Chase.	female	—	a maid at Canterville Chase.
MRS. UMNEY the housekeeper.	female	—	the housekeeper.
LADY CANTERVILLE the former owner.	female	—	the former owner.
WEEDS the gardener.	—	—	the gardener.
PAM American teenager.	—	—	American teenager.
WENDY her sister.	female	—	her sister.
MRS. OTIS (LUCY) new owner of Canterville Chase.	female	—	new owner of Canterville Chase.
MR. OTIS (HORACE) her husband.	male	—	her husband.
VIRGINIA Lucy's younger sister.	female	—	Lucy's younger sister.
SIR SIMON "The Canterville Ghost."	male	—	"The Canterville Ghost."
VICAR village clergyman.	—	—	village clergyman.
LORD CECIL Lady Canterville's nephew.	male	—	Lady Canterville's nephew.
MRS. DAMPIER(vicar's wife) vicar's wife.	female	—	vicar's wife.
MADAM BALAKLAVA a "psychic researcher."	—	—	a "psychic researcher."
MARTIN THE MANIAC a ghost.	—	—	a ghost.
HESTER THE HORRID another ghost.	—	—	another ghost.
LADY JOAN THE GRAVELESS a ghost, too.	female	—	a ghost, too.
VAMPIRE DUCHESS still another ghost.	—	—	still another ghost.
MRS. MIDWINTER a villager.	female	—	a villager.
MRS. MUSGRAVE another villager.	female	—	another villager.

Available Editions

Format	Publisher	Year	Pages	ISBN-13	Price
Paperback	Samuel French	2017	74	9780874409857	£10.99
Paperback · Vreeke	Samuel French	—	—	9780573628290	£15.23
Paperback	Dramatic Publishing	1963	—	9780871290441	Buy