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_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aNight watches [complete] |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-04-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aBack to back -- Keeping watch -- The understudy -- The weaker vessel -- Stepping backwards -- The three sisters -- The unknown -- The vigil -- Easy money -- His other self. | |
| 508 | _aDavid Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Night Watches" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives often revolve around working-class characters and their everyday life, laced with elements of comedy and social commentary. The book features various characters, including the hapless Mr. Scutts, who becomes embroiled in an array of misadventures that reflect the quirks and follies of human nature. The opening of "Night Watches" introduces readers to Mr. Scutts, who is recovering from a railway accident and is anxiously waiting for his doctor. The scene vividly portrays the concerns of Mr. Scutts and his wife, as Mr. Scutts’s injury and his stubbornness lead to a comedic gathering of neighbors and medical attendants. A stranger from the railway company arrives to offer compensation for the incident, but Mr. Scutts is resolute about not taking money for a minor injury, thinking it dishonest. This sets the tone for the humor and social dynamics that will play out throughout the stories, blending Mr. Scutts’s reluctance and the absurdity of his situation with moments of wit and insight into human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aHumorous stories | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aDavis, Stanley | |
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