Back to back [Night watches, Part 1.]

Name: Back to back [Night watches, Part 1.]
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Humour Short Stories

About This Book

After a minor railway collision a working man is carried home and lies bedridden, attended by his anxious wife, a doctor, and officious neighbors. The account follows the domestic comedy of his exaggerated infirmity, the doctor's awkward examinations, neighbors' well-meaning intrusions, and a company representative who offers a cash settlement for nerves and minor shock. Tension of pride and honesty runs beneath the exchanges as the man insists his back is genuinely injured while others puzzle over his outward composure. The narrative uses farce and observational detail to satirize claim culture, social manners, and the patter of consolation around mishaps.

About the Author

W. W. Jacobs

W. W. Jacobs was an English author best known for his humorous short stories and novels, often set in the coastal regions of England. His writing is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and a talent for creating vivid characters. One of his most notable works is "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story that explores themes of fate and the supernatural. Jacobs also wrote extensively about the lives of fishermen and the quirks of seaside communities, as seen in his collection "At Sunwich Port." His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the genre of comic fiction.