The Canterville ghost

"The Canterville Ghost" is a novella written by Oscar Wilde. The story is a humorous tale about an American family that moves into a haunted English mansion. The ghost, Sir Simon, has been haunting Canterville Chase for centuries, but he meets his match in the form of the Otis family, who are unimpressed by his antics. The story combines elements of comedy, horror, and satire, and it explores themes of redemption and forgiveness.