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Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
1863
1943
Jacobs, William Wymark
Owen, Will
1869
1957
Short Cruises
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
The changeling -- Mixed relations -- His lordship -- Alf's dream -- A distant relative -- The test -- In the family -- A love-knot -- The dreamer -- Angels' visits.
David Widger
"Short Cruises" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous short stories written during the early 20th century. The book captures everyday life with a comedic twist, often centering around flawed characters navigating misadventures in social situations. The opening story introduces Mr. George Henshaw, who faces comical domestic challenges exacerbated by misunderstandings and his wife’s suspicion, leading to humorous schemes. The opening of the collection presents Mr. Henshaw returning home to find his wife in a foul mood, suspecting him of unfaithfulness due to a supposed encounter on a bus. As he struggles to defend himself and maintain peace, he concocts a desperate plan with his friend Ted Stokes to create an elaborate alibi involving a fictional character named Alfred Bell. This scheme spirals into a farcical situation with mistaken identities and misunderstandings as Henshaw attempts to avoid confrontation while grappling with his troubled marriage. Overall, the story sets a lighthearted tone, showcasing Jacobs' knack for witty dialogue and humorous storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Humorous stories, English
England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
River life -- Fiction
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