Husbandry by W. W. Jacobs
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"Husbandry" by W.W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. As a piece of fiction, the narrative centers around the foibles of relationships, particularly the complexities and misunderstandings that can arise between men and women. The story offers an amusing exploration of marital dynamics and the often chaotic nature of romantic entanglements, suggesting that such interactions can lead to hilarious but frustrating situations. The plot follows a
night-watchman who becomes embroiled in a comedic mix-up when a woman, believing he is her long-lost husband, confronts him at his wharf. Despite his protests, she insists he is Bill, her missing spouse from nine years ago. As friends and neighbors gather to support her claims, chaos ensues, with the watchman enduring the ridicule and confusion that arises from the situation. Ultimately, he is forced to face both the bizarre circumstances of the mistaken identity and the subsequent wrath of his own wife, leading to an uproarious conclusion where misunderstandings and mistaken intentions drive the narrative forward. The story highlights the absurdity of human relationships while cleverly illuminating the often irrational behavior exhibited by both men and women. (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 |
Husbandry Deep Waters, Part 6. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.6 (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 |
| Subject | Sailors -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11476 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11476-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 154 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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