About this episode

The episode explores Oscar Wilde's 'The Canterville Ghost', a comedic yet poignant tale about an American family and a ghost seeking understanding and peace.

Fear loses its power when the world becomes too practical to believe in it. The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde is a brilliantly subversive ghost story — a masterpiece of comedy, irony and quiet heartbreak. An American family moves into England’s most haunted house and simply refuses to be frightened. But beneath the humour lies something deeper: a soul that has haunted these halls for centuries, longing not to terrify — but to be understood, forgiven, and finally at peace. Wilde reminds us that we spend our lives hiding behind masks of pride, anger, wit, or power — while silently hoping someone will look beyond them and see the loneliness underneath. 📚 Author: Oscar Wilde │ Genre: Comedy │ Horror │ Classic Literature │ English Audio Story 🔖 Kahani Bar publishes one audio story every Saturday — in English & Hindi.

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