Prize Money / Sailor's Knots, Part 10.

Name: Prize Money / Sailor's Knots, Part 10.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A rural public-house community pools small weekly contributions to buy a festive hamper and draws lots to decide the winner; when the town rogue unexpectedly draws the winning number, neighbors respond with disbelief, accusation, and wounded pride, while he departs with the prize amid mixed feelings. The tale sketches local types and dialogue, and uses quiet comic irony to examine fairness, rumor, communal resentment, and the fragile dignity of everyday people.

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.