A Tiger's Skin by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Greiffenhagen, Maurice, 1862-1931
Illustrator Richards, Amy, active 1896-1918
Title A Tiger's Skin
The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 8.
Note Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "A Tiger's Skin" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative takes place in a rural English village and revolves around the absurd panic and ensuing chaos after a tiger escapes from a circus, leading the townsfolk to react in increasingly ludicrous ways. The book combines elements of comedy and suspense, highlighting the lengths to which people will go when faced with the unknown. The story begins with a sign-painter and an old man reminiscing about a tiger that once caused havoc in their village. As the tale unfolds, the locals become consumed by fear after reports of the tiger's sightings lead to rampant speculation and misguided bravery. The story humorously depicts characters who react to the perceived threat of the tiger in over-the-top manners, such as forming search parties and barricading themselves indoors. Ultimately, the true nature of the supposed danger is revealed when it's discovered that the elusive tiger has been stealing livestock while its presence is used by a local man, Bob Pretty, as a cover for his own dishonest dealings. The resolution brings both relief and laughter as the village learns that what they feared the most was not the real problem at all. (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
Subject River life -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 12128
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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