Three at Table / The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 12.

Name: Three at Table / The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 12.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A collection of short, self-contained tales that move between comic domestic scenes and uncanny, often maritime-tinged incidents. Ordinary characters—sailors, innkeepers, river folk, and country visitors—narrate or experience evenings of gossip, superstitious dread, practical jokes, and misfortune that build quietly to ironic or eerie conclusions. The pieces rely on atmospheric detail, dry humour, and understated suspense, varying in length and mood while returning to themes of human foible, local superstition, and the collision of everyday life with the strange.

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.