W. W. Jacobs

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The Skipper's Wooing and The Brown Man's Servant (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

Excerpt: "The schooner Seamew, of London, Captain Wilson master and owner, had just finished loading at Northfleet with cement for Brittlesea. Every inch of space was packed. Cement, exuded from the cracks, imparted to the hairy faces of honest seamen a ghastly appearance sadly out of keeping with their characters, and even took its place, disguised as thickening, among the multiple ingredients of a sea-pie that was cooking for dinner. It was not until the decks were washed and the little schooner was once more presentable that the mate gave a thought to his own toilet. It was a fine, warm morning in May, and some of the cargo had got into his hair and settled in streaks on his hot, good-humored face. The boy had brought aft a wooden bucket filled with fair water, and placed upon the hatch by its side a piece of yellow soap and a towel. Upon these preparations the mate smiled pleasantly, and throwing off his shirt and girding his loins with his braces, he bent over and with much zestful splashing began his ablutions..."

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Autor

William Wymark Jacobs was a British writer known for his contributions to short fiction and light drama. Raised in a family connected to maritime work, he frequently drew upon dockside and seafaring life for inspiration, infusing his stories with humor, irony, and a sharp sense of character. His formal education supported a long literary career marked by a balance between comedic tales and occasional ventures into the macabre. While he authored numerous lighthearted sketches about working-class life near the London docks, his most enduring work is a supernatural story that departs from his typical tone, showcasing his ability to create suspense with precision and restraint. Throughout his life, he remained focused on the everyday lives and peculiarities of ordinary people, often highlighting the unexpected in familiar circumstances. His writing style combined straightforward narrative with sharp dialogue, which made his work appealing for adaptation to the stage. Though known for a single haunting tale, his broader literary legacy rests on his humorous portrayals of domestic and maritime scenes filled with mischief, wit, and understated social observation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 139
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783965378728
• Artikelnr.: 58566185