The Old Man of the Sea by W. W. Jacobs
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"The Old Man of the Sea" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written during the early 20th century. This tale features the comical interactions between two men, Mr. George Wright and the old seaman Mr. Kemp, as they concoct an elaborate scheme rooted in pretense and deception. The narrative revolves around the themes of wealth, friendship, and the circumstances that arise from lying; it ultimately provides a satirical look
at social aspirations and relationships. The story unfolds with George Wright seeking the help of Mr. Kemp to pose as a wealthy uncle from New Zealand in order to impress a young woman named Bella, whom he wishes to court. The duo embarks on their charade, with Mr. Kemp engaging in extravagant storytelling and flamboyant behavior to create an aura of wealth. However, the deception escalates when the old man enjoys his role too much and complicates matters by expressing a desire to stay permanently and pursue Mrs. Bradshaw, Bella’s mother. As the story develops, misunderstandings and comical conflicts arise, culminating in a twist that leaves the characters—especially the frustrated Mr. Wright—in a humorous predicament, made all the more absurd by the old man's unpredictable nature and unquenchable love for cab rides and casual spending. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title |
The Old Man of the Sea Ship's Company, Part 11. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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. | 10571 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10571-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 714 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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