At Sunwich Port, Part 3. / Contents: Chapters 11-15

Name: At Sunwich Port, Part 3. / Contents: Chapters 11-15
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A sequence of comic episodes set in a shabby seaside port follows local residents and seafaring figures as they bungle social obligations, family matchmaking, and maritime business. Scenes alternate between convivial boarding-houses, the captain's duplicity, and a mishap in which an elderly officer awakens aboard a ship he does not recognize, prompting disputes over crimping, police suspicion, and reputational anxiety. The narrative uses regional types, situational irony and light satire to expose petty vanities, gossip, and the clash between shore-side respectability and rough seafaring life.

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.