Anaya reviews The Canterville Ghost

An American family-loud, brash, and proudly waving their flags-acquires an old English mansion from the stuffy, proper Lord Canterville. But here's where Wilde takes a twist-this mansion isn’t just old, it’s haunted. Enter Sir Simon, the ghost. A ghost with flair, drama, and a bit of a murderous past. What unfolds is a hilarious clash of cultures, as Americans with no respect for the supernatural brush aside Sir Simon’s spooky theatrics. They’re far more interested in practical solutions-like stain removers for bloodstains and oiling chains so they don’t rattle too loudly.
Wilde doesn’t just deliver laughs though. He weaves in deeper themes of penance, forgiveness, and redemption. Who knew a haunted mansion story could have such a profound undertone?