The Canterville Ghost (A2 level)

The Canterville Ghost is a funny and spooky story by Oscar Wilde. An American family moves to an old house in England with a ghost, Sir Simon, who tries to scare them. But the family is not afraid! They laugh at the ghost and play tricks on him.

Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin and grew up surrounded by books, which awakened his passion for literature from an early age. He studied at Oxford, where he stood out for his wit and love of art. Throughout his life he wrote short stories, plays and novels, combining humor, social criticism and a great aesthetic sensibility. Among his best known works are The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Canterville Ghost. His unique style remains a benchmark in world literature. He is also remembered for his passionate life and his defense of individual freedom.