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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aJacobs, W. W.
_q(William Wymark),
_d1863-1943
245 1 0 _aFine Feathers :
_bShip's Company, Part 1.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Fine Feathers" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story, likely written in the early 20th century. This work encapsulates the life of Mr. Jobson, a greengrocer who finds himself entangled in a comical family surprise involving formal attire. The story primarily explores themes of class, societal expectations, and the humorous struggles of conforming to those expectations. The narrative follows Mr. Jobson as he awakens to discover that his family has conspiringly replaced his usual work clothes with a top hat, tailcoat, and other formal attire. Initially hesitant and embarrassed, he reluctantly dons the outfit for a family outing to the Crystal Palace. Throughout the story, Mr. Jobson experiences discomfort and social anxiety about his appearance, leading to humorous encounters with friends and neighbors. Ultimately, his initial resistance gives way to an acceptance of the new clothes, reflecting the family's desire for social respectability and Mr. Jobson's realization of the importance of dressing appropriately as a father. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories, English
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aOwen, Will,
_d1869-1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10561
999 _c52021
_d52021