{"product_id":"the-canterville-ghost-paperback","title":"The Canterville Ghost - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDespite multiple warnings, Horace B. Otis and his family move to Canterville Chase, a sprawling English manor with a dark history and a lingering guest.\u003c\/b\u003e From the brilliant mind of Oscar Wilde, \u003ci\u003eThe Canterville Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e is an irreverent mix of horror and humor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanterville Chase is an English estate known for its troubled past. It was previously owned by a nobleman, Sir Simon de Canterville, who suddenly disappeared after the murder of his wife. When the Otis family buys the property they begin to notice a supernatural presence. Yet, unlike the previous residents, they're more annoyed than afraid. Sir Simon's scare tactics fall flat, leading to a ghostly identity crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Canterville Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining story that subverts the expectations of the horror genre. It's a family friendly tale with Gothic elements balanced by slapstick humor. Since its publication in 1887, \u003ci\u003eThe Canterville Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e has been adapted across multiple mediums including radio, film and television.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Canterville Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn American family moves into an English estate haunted by a tortured soul. \u003ci\u003eThe Canterville Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e is a popular short story originally published in the British magazine, \u003ci\u003eThe Court and Society Review\u003c\/i\u003e. It follows the adversarial yet comedic relationship between the home's new owner and old occupant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692573691967,"sku":"9781513271217","price":8.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/702cdd271e20e4af3a2d0ead39d10280.webp?v=1764995855","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-canterville-ghost-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}