''The Lady of the Barge'' is an anthology of
short stories
A short story is a piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting and focuses on a self-contained incident or series of linked incidents, with the intent of evoking a single effect or mood. The short story is one of the oldest t ...
by
W. W. Jacobs
William Wymark Jacobs (8 September 1863 – 1 September 1943) was an English author of short fiction and drama. His best remembered story is "The Monkey's Paw". He was born in Wapping, London, on 8 September 1863, the son of William Gage Jacobs ...
, first published in 1902. Many of Jacobs' most famous short stories, including "
The Monkey's Paw
"The Monkey's Paw" is a horror short story by English author W. W. Jacobs, first published in the collection '' The Lady of the Barge'' in 1902.
In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of The Monkey's Paw, but the wishes come with ...
", were published in this collection. These are stories of suspense, situational humour, romance, horror, crime, greed and murder.
Contents
This volume includes twelve stories.
* "The Lady of the Barge"
* "
The Monkey's Paw
"The Monkey's Paw" is a horror short story by English author W. W. Jacobs, first published in the collection '' The Lady of the Barge'' in 1902.
In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of The Monkey's Paw, but the wishes come with ...
"
* "Bill's Paper Chase"
* "The Well"
* "Cupboard Love"
* "In the Library"
* "Captain Rogers"
* "A Tiger's Skin"
* "A Mixed Proposal"
* "An Adulteration Act"
* "A Golden Venture"
* "Three at Table"
Adaptations
The iconic classic horror tale "
The Monkey's Paw
"The Monkey's Paw" is a horror short story by English author W. W. Jacobs, first published in the collection '' The Lady of the Barge'' in 1902.
In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of The Monkey's Paw, but the wishes come with ...
" has been
adapted for film, television and theatre, and has inspired musical works and literary retellings.
External links
*
1902 short story collections
British short story collections
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