Husbandry / Deep Waters, Part 6.

Name: Husbandry / Deep Waters, Part 6.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A set of short comic tales sketches life around a riverside wharf and ordinary households, using sharp dialogue and local color to explore misunderstandings, domestic squabbles, and mistaken identity. Episodes center on encounters that escalate into noisy public scenes—such as a distressed woman who believes she has found a vanished husband and a man who vehemently denies the claim—while other pieces mine the humor of marriage, gossip, and petty pride. The writing favors anecdotal structure, conversational narration, and a balanced mix of sympathy and satire.

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.