The Canterville Ghost: Short Story by Oscar Wilde

The Canterville Ghost: Short Story

Oscar Wilde

25 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories dark funny fast-paced

Description

Victorian author Oscar Wilde is known both as a playwright and prose author. Among his most famous works are The Picture of Dorian Gray, his only novel, the plays An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Earnest, and the short story collection...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,197 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 54%
mysterious 37%
dark 29%
adventurous 19%
reflective 16%
emotional 12%
sad 10%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 3%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 18%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

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