Description

The Canterville Ghost is a short humorous novel that is different from the usual scary ghost books. An esteemed American family moves into a British traditional mansion which is the haunted home of Sir Simon, not believing in the warnings given by Lord Canterville. He is sad and frustrated that they have moved into his home. The ghost makes all the possible efforts to frighten the family with bloodstains, noises, and other tricks but fails and ends up in making a mockery of himself. The novel gives readers a taste of the stereotypes of both the American and British culture. American consumerism and the love they have for their products is very evident in the book.Full of drama, entertainment, and giggles The Canterville Ghost is witty and sarcastic, with a strangely lovable ghost and his different shades and moods.Gbdbooks published the novel in 2010. This is the paperback 1 edition of the book. Key Features: It has been adapted into an opera by a Russian Music Composer.Many film adaptations like in 1996 by the name of The Canterville Ghost was made with Patrick Stewart. An animated television series on it was also made in 1988. Bhoothnath, an Indian film has been inspired from the same concept.BBC Radio 4 broadcasted a radio version of it on New Year's Eve 1992.