Stories of W.W. Jacobs: An Index to All Volumes and Stories

Name: Stories of W.W. Jacobs: An Index to All Volumes and Stories
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A comprehensive compilation assembles short fiction issued across sixteen volumes, presenting an alphabetical listing and grouped tables of contents that enumerate dozens of individual stories. Entries are organized by collection and volume to make it straightforward to locate specific pieces. The material ranges from maritime yarns and comic sketches to more uncanny or macabre items. The work functions primarily as an editorially arranged index and reference guide to the author's complete short-fiction output.

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.