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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.)
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Davis, Stanley
EBook No.: 12157
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Humorous stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.)
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Davis, Stanley
EBook No.: 12157
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Humorous stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.