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VIVA EDUCATION Viva Classics: The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
In this amusing tale by Oscar Wilde a modern American family moves into a haunted mansion in the British countryside ignoring both the warnings and the legends about the famous ghost. Soon after their entry the Otis family gets unmistakeable signs that the fabled Canterville Ghost is not only real but also plans the worst evil acts against the new residents. Contrary to what happens in traditional ghost stories it is the ghost who turns out to be the real victim.Narrated with characteristic humour The Canterville Ghost is a delightful blend of the comic and the serious the supernatural and social satire. This student’s edition of the classic has the following key features:A detailed author biographyA critical introduction for a wider social and cultural perspectiveInsightful commentary background information thinking points and logical puzzles in understand think solve and exploreBefore we begin: Pre-reading questions and activities to rouse the reader’s interestGlossary: Meanings of archaic or difficult words in the form of footnotesChapter summary: A recap of each chapter in simple languageUnderstanding the text: Fact-based and inferential questions for assessmentActivities: Research questions to learn and explore beyond the textThe story in pictures: A graphic plot overview