The Canterville Ghost

The Canterville Ghost is Oscar Wilde's tale of an American family who moves into a British mansion, Canterville Chase, much to the annoyance of the resident ghost. This story has been widely adapted for the screen and stage. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in the magazine The Court and Society Review in February 1887. It was later included in a collection of short stories entitled Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories in 1891.