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Ghosts
Ghosts appear in a variety of famous classic tales. Are the ghosts "real" or are they hallucinations?
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, was published in 1843. The story of old Scrooge, who was changed by three ghostly visitors, is a timeless classic.
Gawayne's Ghost
Read "Gawayne's Ghost," by Robert Buchanan (1785-1873).
Ghost House - Robert Frost
"Ghost House" is a poem by Robert Frost. The poem appears in A Boy's Will, which was published by Henry Holt & Company in 1915. Here's the full text of "Ghost House."
Ghosts - Guy de Maupassant
"Ghosts" is a story by Guy de Maupassant.
Specter Bridegroom - Washington Irving
Read the full text for Washington Irving's "The Specter Bridegroom."
The Poor Ghost - Christina Rossetti
Read "The Poor Ghost," by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894).