A timeless tale by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde tried his hand at various literary activities: he wrote a play, published a book of poems, lectured in the United States and Canada on "The English Renaissance" in art and interior decoration, and then returned to London where he lectured on his American travels and wrote reviews for various periodicals. Known for his biting wit, flamboyant dress and glittering conversational skill, Wilde became one of the best-known personalities of his day.
"The Canterville Ghost" is a humorous short story by Oscar Wilde. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in two parts in The Court and Society Review, 23 February and 2 March 1887. The story is about an American family who moved to a castle haunted by the ghost of a dead English nobleman, who killed his wife and was then walled in and starved to death by his wife's brothers. It has been adapted for the stage and screen several times.
Listen to the audiobook read by David Barnes
Watch the movie
With Patrick Stewart, Neve Campbell, Joan Sims, Donald Sinden, Cherie Lunghi, Edward Wiley, Leslie Phillips
I'm not really a fan of most of his work, but this story just stays with me. I don't know how many times I watched the movie and listened to the audiobook, but it never gets old.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have seen the old version but didn't know there was a newer one to watch on YouTube. I guess that will be my entertainment tonight at teatime. I love actress, Neve Campbell, who has played in other horror movies.
ReplyDeleteI love this version with Patrick Stewart and Neve Campbell :)
DeleteI'm with you both on this! I love the tale but was unaware of the more recent movie portrayal and yes- Neve Campbell rocks. I'll be watching it too.
ReplyDeleteI watched the older version of this and I absolutely loved it! I may have to watch the newer version. Not a great fan of Oscar Wilde but I love some of his really witty quotes!
ReplyDeleteI didn't care for the older version, this one is enchanting :)
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