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Title:
The Constable's Move
Captains All, Book 4.
Note: Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Constable's Move" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic short story written in the early 20th century. This piece falls within the genre of humorous fiction and captures the everyday lives and interactions of ordinary people, specifically focusing on the rivalry between a local constable and his frustrated neighbor. The story cleverly showcases themes of humor, community dynamics, and the absurdity of interpersonal conflict. In "The Constable's Move," Mr. Bob Grummit is deeply irritated by the arrival of Constable Evans and his new family next door. Grummit's displeasure escalates as he feels overshadowed by the constable's authority and the perceived advantages the policeman enjoys in the neighborhood, like being able to keep stray items he believes should not be discarded. Amusing antics unfold as Grummit concocts over-the-top schemes to humiliate the constable, ultimately leading to a series of misunderstandings and a comical confrontation. However, the plot takes a twist when it is revealed that Evans has been promoted to sergeant due to a fabricated heroism, leaving Grummit both amused and vexed at the irony of vanquishing himself in the process of revenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Owen, Will, 1869-1957
EBook No.: 11184
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: River life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Constable's Move
Captains All, Book 4.
Note: Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Constable's Move" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic short story written in the early 20th century. This piece falls within the genre of humorous fiction and captures the everyday lives and interactions of ordinary people, specifically focusing on the rivalry between a local constable and his frustrated neighbor. The story cleverly showcases themes of humor, community dynamics, and the absurdity of interpersonal conflict. In "The Constable's Move," Mr. Bob Grummit is deeply irritated by the arrival of Constable Evans and his new family next door. Grummit's displeasure escalates as he feels overshadowed by the constable's authority and the perceived advantages the policeman enjoys in the neighborhood, like being able to keep stray items he believes should not be discarded. Amusing antics unfold as Grummit concocts over-the-top schemes to humiliate the constable, ultimately leading to a series of misunderstandings and a comical confrontation. However, the plot takes a twist when it is revealed that Evans has been promoted to sergeant due to a fabricated heroism, leaving Grummit both amused and vexed at the irony of vanquishing himself in the process of revenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Owen, Will, 1869-1957
EBook No.: 11184
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: River life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.