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7 Best Short Stories by W. W. Jacobs
Jacobs is now remembered for his macabre tale "The Monkey's Paw." However, the majority of his output was humorous in tone. Michael Sadleir described Jacobs' fiction thus: "I wrote stories of three kinds, describing the misadventures of sailor-men ashore, celebrating the artful dodger of a slow-witted village, and such of the macabre." In the seven selected short stories the reader will be able to know a little of each fascet of this versatile author. The Monkey's Paw A Golden Venture A Love-Knot An Adulteration Act Back to Back Establishing Relations Captain Rogers
W.W. Jacobs - Salthaven
William Wymark Jacobs was born on September 8th, 1863 in the Wapping district of London, England. Jacobs grew up near the docks, where his father was a wharf manager. The docks and river side would be a constant theme of his writing in years to come. Although surrounded by poverty, he received a formal education in London, first at a private prep school and later at the Birkbeck Literary and Scientific Institute. His working life began with a less than exciting clerical position at the Post Office Savings Bank. Jacobs put his imagination to good use writing short stories, sketches and articles, many for the Post Office house publication "Blackfriars Magazine." In 1896 Jacobs published Many C...
Deep Waters by W. W. Jacobs, Fiction, Short Stories, Sea Stories
Also included in this collection are "Paying Off," "Made to Measure," "Sam's Ghost," "Bedridden," "The Convert," "Husbandry," "Family Cares," "The Winter Offensive," "The Substitute," "Striking Hard," and "Dirty Work."
Many Cargoes
William Wymark "W. W." Jacobs (8 September 1863 - 1 September 1943) was an English author of short stories and novels. Although much of his work was humorous, he is most famous for his horror story "The Monkey's Paw Jacobs was born in Wapping, London; his father was a wharf manager at the South Devon wharf at Lower East Smithfield. He was educated at a private school in London and later at Birkbeck College (then called Birkbeck Literary and Scientific Institution, now part of the University of London)In 1879, Jacobs began work as a clerk in the civil service, in the Post Office Savings Bank, and by 1885 he had his first short story published. His road to success was relatively slow: Arnold B...
Captains All and Others
Jacobs wrote a great many sea stories in his time; he also authored the unforgettably eerie, frightening tale, The Monkey's Paw. Included in this volume are Captains All, The Boatswain's Mate, The Nest Egg, The Constable's Move, Bob's Redemption, The Four Pigeons, The Temptation of Samuel Burge, The Madness of Mr. Lister, and The White Cat.
Ship's Company, the Entire Collection
In 'Ship's Company, the Entire Collection,' W. W. Jacobs crafts a rich tapestry of maritime tales that showcase his acumen for wit and playful irony, set against the backdrop of seafaring life. Jacobs' prose springs from a tradition of English storytelling that combines the saltiness of sea yarns with the sharp observations of social mores. This compilation, diligently reproduced by DigiCat Publishing, offers readers the full scope of Jacobs' nautical narratives, delivering the humour and pathos of shipboard journeys with a linguistic style that is both engaging and edifying. These stories, in their new republished format, bridge the historical gap, bringing turn-of-the-century literary arti...
Light Freights
"Light Freights" by W.W. Jacobs is a captivating collection of short stories that offers a glimpse into the intriguing lives of sailors and traders aboard "light freights" - smaller cargo vessels that ply the seas. Set against the backdrop of maritime trade and exploration, each story delves into the challenges, adventures, and sometimes supernatural encounters experienced by the crew. With Jacobs' trademark storytelling prowess, readers are taken on a voyage filled with humor, suspense, and unexpected twists. From ghostly encounters on the open sea to clever tactics used by sailors to outsmart pirates, each tale is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who navigate the ...
The Monkey's Paw and Other Stories
The Monkey's Paw is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs first published in England in 1902. In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey's paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate.This unique collection brings in one volume eighteen classic tales by W. W. Jacobs, including the macabre tale "The Monkey's Paw", originally published in 1902. Other stories in this collection are: The Lady Of The Barge, The Well, Bill's Paper Chase, In The Library, Cupboard Love, Captain Rogers, A Tiger's Skin, A Mixed Proposal, A Golden Venture, Three At Table, An Adulteration Act, The Old Man Of The Sea, The Money-Box, Prize Money, The Three Sisters, The Toll-House, And Jerry Bundler.
Captains All. (1905) by
William Wymark "W. W." Jacobs (8 September 1863 - 1 September 1943) was an English author of short stories and novels. Although much of his work was humorous, he is most famous for his horror story "The Monkey's Paw acobs was born in Wapping, London; his father was a wharf manager at the South Devon wharf at Lower East Smithfield.[2] He was educated at a private school in London and later at Birkbeck College (then called Birkbeck Literary and Scientific Institution, now part of the University of London)In 1879, Jacobs began work as a clerk in the civil service, in the Post Office Savings Bank, and by 1885 he had his first short story published. His road to success was relatively slow: Arnold...
W.W. Jacobs - The Short Stories -
William Wymark Jacobs was born on September 8th, 1863 in the Wapping district of London, England. Jacobs grew up near the docks, where his father was a wharf manager. The docks and river side would be a constant theme of his writing in years to come. Although surrounded by poverty, he received a formal education in London, first at a private prep school and later at the Birkbeck Literary and Scientific Institute. His working life began with a less than exciting clerical position at the Post Office Savings Bank. Jacobs put his imagination to good use writing short stories, sketches and articles, many for the Post Office house publication "Blackfriars Magazine." In 1896 Jacobs published Many C...
