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Title:
The Guardian Angel
Ship's Company, Part 7.
Note: Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Guardian Angel" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the themes of camaraderie, trickery, and the quirks of human nature, showcasing the interactions between sailors in London. The story is delivered with Jacobs' characteristic wit, highlighting the absurdities of friendship and the consequences of mischief. The plot centers on three sailors—Sam, Ginger, and Peter—who share a room and a love for practical jokes. After a humorous fallout over a bet gone wrong, tensions rise when a cunning lodger moves in and steals their money. However, in an ironic twist, Sam outsmarts the thief and claims the stolen cash for himself, which he pretends to have lost. This situation leads to a series of comedic exchanges as he lavishes attention and generosity on his friends, while they conspire to get back at him for his past trickery. Ultimately, the story weaves humor and mischief, showcasing the complex dynamics of friendship among sailors in a light-hearted manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Owen, Will, 1869-1957
EBook No.: 10567
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Guardian Angel
Ship's Company, Part 7.
Note: Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Guardian Angel" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the themes of camaraderie, trickery, and the quirks of human nature, showcasing the interactions between sailors in London. The story is delivered with Jacobs' characteristic wit, highlighting the absurdities of friendship and the consequences of mischief. The plot centers on three sailors—Sam, Ginger, and Peter—who share a room and a love for practical jokes. After a humorous fallout over a bet gone wrong, tensions rise when a cunning lodger moves in and steals their money. However, in an ironic twist, Sam outsmarts the thief and claims the stolen cash for himself, which he pretends to have lost. This situation leads to a series of comedic exchanges as he lavishes attention and generosity on his friends, while they conspire to get back at him for his past trickery. Ultimately, the story weaves humor and mischief, showcasing the complex dynamics of friendship among sailors in a light-hearted manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Owen, Will, 1869-1957
EBook No.: 10567
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.