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Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
1863
1943
Jacobs, William Wymark
Owen, Will
1869
1957
Fine Feathers
Ship's Company, Part 1.
Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Produced by David Widger
"Fine Feathers" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story, likely written in the early 20th century. This work encapsulates the life of Mr. Jobson, a greengrocer who finds himself entangled in a comical family surprise involving formal attire. The story primarily explores themes of class, societal expectations, and the humorous struggles of conforming to those expectations. The narrative follows Mr. Jobson as he awakens to discover that his family has conspiringly replaced his usual work clothes with a top hat, tailcoat, and other formal attire. Initially hesitant and embarrassed, he reluctantly dons the outfit for a family outing to the Crystal Palace. Throughout the story, Mr. Jobson experiences discomfort and social anxiety about his appearance, leading to humorous encounters with friends and neighbors. Ultimately, his initial resistance gives way to an acceptance of the new clothes, reflecting the family's desire for social respectability and Mr. Jobson's realization of the importance of dressing appropriately as a father. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Humorous stories, English
England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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