Friends in Need by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Friends in Need
Ship's Company, Part 2.
Note Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Friends in Need" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic short story written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of friendship, deception, and the often absurd nature of human relationships. Set against a backdrop of working-class life in early 20th century England, the narrative follows the interactions of a group of friends as they navigate through a series of events surrounding a fabricated tragedy. In the story, the main character, Mr. Joseph Gibbs, fakes his own drowning to escape the troubles of his life, leaving his friends in a state of grief and concern for his widow. As his friends arrange a collection to support Mrs. Gibbs after the alleged tragedy, Mr. Gibbs enjoys his newfound freedom across the river. Meanwhile, the comedic miscommunication culminates in a farcical attempt to reintegrate him into society without revealing his deception to his wife. The plot reveals layers of irony and humor as Gibbs's plans unravel, ultimately leading to an unexpectedly hilarious conclusion when his wife decides to move on with her life, believing her husband is truly dead. Through witty dialogue and a blend of farce and camaraderie, Jacobs captures the essence of human folly and the unpredictability of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories, English
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10562
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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