The Canterville Ghost

"The Canterville Ghost" is a popular story by Oscar Wilde, widely adapted for the screen and stage. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in "The Court and Society Review" in February 1887. Many film and TV productions have been based on the story. The story of the Canterville Ghost takes place in an old English country house, Canterville Chase, which has all the accoutrements of a traditional haunted house. The story begins when Mr Otis's family moves to Canterville Chase, despite warnings from Lord Canterville that the house is haunted. At the onset of the tale, not one member of the Otis family believes in ghosts, but shortly after they move in, none of them can deny the presence of Sir Simon (The Ghost).