The Unknown by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Davis, Stanley
Title The Unknown
Night Watches, Part 7.
Note Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Unknown" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the experiences of a night-watchman and his interactions with Captain Bill Smithers, a handsome and somewhat oblivious sailor, and his overbearing widow. The story delves into themes of jealousy, miscommunication, and the often ridiculous nature of romantic relationships, particularly from a comedic viewpoint. In this tale, the night-watchman concocts a prank involving a fake love letter meant for Captain Smithers that is signed with the fictitious name "Dorothy." As the night-watchman watches the ensuing chaos unfold, he finds himself amused by the captain's misguided attempts to engage in a romantic encounter, while his overbearing wife closely monitors all his movements. The plot thickens when both the captain's and the night-watchman's wives become involved, leading to a series of misunderstandings and comical situations. Ultimately, the story showcases the absurdity of romantic entanglements and the chaos that can arise from jealousy and secrecy among couples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Humorous stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 12157
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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