The Canterville Ghost, The Happy Prince and Other Stories by Oscar Wilde

The Canterville Ghost, The Happy Prince and Other Stories

Oscar Wilde

98 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous dark reflective fast-paced

Description

This volume includes four fine examples, including The Canterville Ghost, the comical tale of a spirit who terrorized the residents of Canterville Chase for three centuries. When the manor is acquired by a no-nonsense American family with no use f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 429 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 54%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 34%
reflective 34%
emotional 31%
dark 28%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 25% | Character: 14% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 25% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.77

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