9+FantasyReading time: 13 min
The Canterville Ghost
- Available languages
- German, English, Russian
- First published
- October 16, 2026
- Author
- Oscar Wilde
Short description
The Otis family moves into an old English castle. At night, Sir Simon rattles his chains and tries to frighten the new residents. But the family is hardly impressed. Virginia wants to discover why the restless ghost cannot find peace.
MagicCourageKindnessHumor
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Story excerpt
When the Otis family bought an old castle in England, its owner warned them about an unusual housemate. “Canterville is haunted,” said Lord Canterville. “It has been for three hundred years.” Mr Otis smiled. “Then we'll take the ghost as well.” Soon afterwards, Mr and Mrs Otis moved in with their children: their eldest son, Washington, fifteen-year-old…
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