Dual Control by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Dual Control
Ship's Company, Part 8.
Note Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Dual Control" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. This piece is part of a larger collection titled "Ship's Company" and revolves around the themes of romantic entanglements and social expectations. The narrative showcases the dialogues between characters, capturing a light-hearted exploration of love and the comedic misadventures that can arise from misunderstandings and societal pressures. The story centers on Mr. Albert Sharp, who seeks the affection of Miss Florrie Garland but feels overshadowed by her uncle, Mr. Culpepper. As Mr. Sharp attempts to impress Florrie, he is caught up in a series of comedic mishaps fueled by misguided advice and his inexperience with social dynamics. Despite his steady demeanor and intentions, his endeavors lead to hilarious situations during a birthday celebration that culminates in misunderstandings and misunderstandings about his relationship with Florrie. The narrative cleverly intertwines themes of love, comedic tension, and the penchant for men to overlook what is right before them, ultimately demonstrating the folly of miscommunication in romantic pursuits. (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. 10568
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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