Deep Waters

Name: Deep Waters
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A collection of short stories that mix comic observation with darker touches, focusing on everyday lives tied to the sea and the docks. Episodes range from farcical misadventures about money, drink, and petty schemes to moodier pieces that invoke accidents, unexplained happenings, and ironic twists. The narratives favor colloquial voice and close scene detail, exploring how luck, greed, and superstition shape ordinary routines and relationships, and shifting tone between lighthearted satire and subtle unease across compact, self-contained tales.

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.