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The Canterville Ghost

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Classics Fiction Fantasy Horror Fantasy

by Oscar Wilde, Inga Moore

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3.89 (22.2K ratings)
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description 126 pages

The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde, Inga Moore holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 22.2K reader ratings. First published in 1887. The book spans 126 pages.

About The Canterville Ghost

This is Oscar Wilde's tale of the American family moved into a British mansion, Canterville Chase, much to the annoyance of its tired ghost. The family -- which refuses to believe in him -- is in Wilde's way a commentary on the British nobility of the day -- and on the Americans, too. The tale, like many of Wilde's, is rich with allusion, but ends as sentimental romance...

Detail Value
Author Oscar Wilde, Inga Moore
Published 1887
Pages 126
Genres Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Fantasy
Average Rating 3.89 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,152

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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22.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.89, The Canterville Ghost is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.89
This Book
4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Canterville Ghost?

The Canterville Ghost is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Canterville Ghost worth reading?

Based on 22.2K reader ratings, The Canterville Ghost has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Canterville Ghost?

The Canterville Ghost has 126 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Canterville Ghost?

The Canterville Ghost was written by Oscar Wilde, Inga Moore. It was first published in 1887.

What is the ISBN for The Canterville Ghost?

The ISBN-13 for The Canterville Ghost is 9780744549520.0.

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