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William Wymark Jacobs (8 September 1863 - 1 September 1943) was an English author of short stories and novels. During his career, he was best known for his farcical comedies involving dockside and rural Essex characters. He occasionally wrote horror stories and is best remembered... Read Full Overview

From "The Monkey's Paw" "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey's paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. "Leastways nothing worth hearing." "Monkey's paw?" said Mrs. White, curiously. "Well, it's just a... Read Full Overview

W.W. Jacobs's classic collection of timeless short stories, including: -The Lady of the Barge, -The Monkey's Paw, -Bill's Paper Chase, -The Well, -Cupboard Love, -In the Library, -Captain Rogers, -A Tiger's Skin, -A Mixed Proposal, -An Adulteration Act, -A Golden Venture, and... Read Full Overview

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"The Lady of the Barge and Others" from W. W. Jacobs. English author of short stories and novels (1863-1943).

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview