Deserted / Sailor's Knots, Part 1.

Name: Deserted / Sailor's Knots, Part 1.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A young man weary of uniformed service deserts and is recruited by a flashy stage manager to pose as a Zulu performer in a low-priced roadside theatre. Under makeup and costume he learns war dances and songs, burns his uniform, endures gruelling twice-nightly shows and unwanted attentions from a fellow performer, and faces the moral and practical consequences of desertion as he weighs staying for promised success against returning to his old life.

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.