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100	1		_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943
245	1	0	_aPeter's Pence : _bSailor's Knots, Part 8.
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"Peter's Pence" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the life of the protagonists, including the titular character Peter Russet, a sailor with a serious attitude who is visited by his wealthy and teetotaler uncle. The story explores themes of family dynamics, appearances, and social expectations, particularly in the context of a sailor's nonchalant lifestyle contrasted with his uncle's genteel disposition. The story revolves around Peter's return home after a lengthy sea voyage, during which he receives a letter from his uncle, George Goodman, whom he hasn't seen in over twenty years. Peter's friends, Sam and Ginger, convince him to host his uncle, anticipating that the visit could be financially beneficial. Goodman, visiting London for the first time in decades, is characterized by his strict adherence to teetotalism and a moralistic view of life. As they spend time together, Peter and his companions engage with their uncle in a series of outings that create tension between Peter's restrained approach to enjoyment and his uncle's hedonistic turn. Ultimately, the story humorously captures the misadventures of the group as Goodman and Sam secretly indulge in alcohol while pretending to uphold their teetotaling virtues, reflecting on the absurdities and contradictions of social propriety. (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/10788
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