The Old Man of the Sea / Ship's Company, Part 11.

Name: The Old Man of the Sea / Ship's Company, Part 11.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

British Literature Humour Short Stories

About This Book

A young man enlists an elderly sailor to impersonate a prosperous relative returned from overseas so he can court a shopkeeper's daughter. They manufacture ostentatious signs of wealth in the shop parlour and public houses, and the older man's extravagant tales and ready generosity persuade mother and daughter while creating awkward expectations and expenses. Scenes hinge on manners, gullibility, and social pretence, and the plot moves through comic misunderstandings, rival suitors, and the practical limits of a fabricated fortune, offering a light exploration of small deceptions used to secure affection and social advantage.

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.