At Sunwich Port, Part 2. / Contents: Chapters 6-10

Name: At Sunwich Port, Part 2. / Contents: Chapters 6-10
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A young man returns to his coastal hometown and, observing the changes time has wrought, becomes especially taken with Kate Nugent. Her brother Jack, newly back and dependent on family goodwill, takes casual work at the harbour while negotiating class-conscious attitudes from old acquaintances. Neighbouring households, notably the Kybirds, generate comic domestic scenes of gossip, matchmaking and moralizing that both complicate and propel courtship. The narrative unfolds across church, shop and waterfront episodes that juxtapose sentimental longing, social pretence and small-town humour.

About the Author

W. W. Jacobs

W. W. Jacobs was an English author best known for his humorous short stories and novels, often set in the coastal regions of England. His writing is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and a talent for creating vivid characters. One of his most notable works is "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story that explores themes of fate and the supernatural. Jacobs also wrote extensively about the lives of fishermen and the quirks of seaside communities, as seen in his collection "At Sunwich Port." His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the genre of comic fiction.