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The Canterville Ghost [Classic Tales Edition]

By: Oscar Wilde
Narrated by: B. J. Harrison
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The ghost that haunts Canterville Chase has built a marvelous career of midnight haunting. But when an American family moves in, they simply have no respect for permanent bloodstains, nightmarish chains, or ancient legends. They even throw pillows at him.

Public Domain (P)2009 B.J. Harrison Classics Haunted Funny Scary British Ghosts

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loved it great story well read will listen to this story again later it's great

the canter vile ghost

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I was slightly surprised to realise that it was more of a comedy than a ghost story but it still highlights the classic style of Oscar Wilde. Lots of tongue and cheek commentary on aristocracy as well as the ghost genre. The narrator's accent was also interesting - a mix between American and English. A pleasant short story.

Classic comedic Oscar Wilde

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What an enjoyment to listen to this beautifully crafted story grandly read. A tale to put in anyone's hands and ears! I love the references to Americans!

Outstanding piece remarkably well-read

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fine to spend time on a whimsical afternoon. enjoyed the narration. but wishes there was a twist at the end.

an easy listening children's story.

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B. J. Harrison knocks another performance out of the park. The story itself, almost certainly the basis for films like Beetlejuice and The Frighteners, was superb. Displaying Wilde's wry wit and an ability to poke fun at genre conventions that make the whole thing a joy to listen to.

A fantastic reading and great story.

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the story was amusing, oscar wilde is always good. the performance was fine. the end

fun role reversal

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Mr. Harrison should not be allowed to attempt British accents. He seems convinced he's really good at them but he really is misleading himself. This is a fun, classic Wilde story and shows the writer's innate wit but the voice acting is very distracting and takes away the enjoyment of listening to it.

Poorly read

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If your a adult you might want to read this story but i don’t recommend it for children its to adult and to many adult words

Boring

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