W W Jacobs The Monkey S Paw

This early work by William Wymark Jacobs was originally published in 1902 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Jacobs worked as a clerk in the civil service before turning to writing in his late twenties, publishing his first short story in 1895. Most of Jacobs' work appeared before the onset of World War I, and although the majority of his output was humorous in tone, he is best-remembered now for his macabre tales, particularly those contained in his 1902 collection The Lady of the Barge, such as 'The Monkey's Paw' and 'The Toll House'.

Eighteen humorous tales of the macabre and supernatural from W.W. Jacobs, including his classic, “The Monkey’s Paw.” Considered one of the foremost humorists in England at the turn of the century, W.W. Jacobs (1863–1943) is best known for his masterpiece of horror, “The Monkey’s Paw.” He was the author of thirteen volumes of short stories—all of which were commercially successful—and eighteen of these are included together for the first time in this gripping collection of macabre fiction. This book features Gothic narratives, stories of the macabre and supernatural tales. But they are also infused with shrewd and sardonic humor, for which Jacobs was justifiably famous. They demonstrate vividly his masterful instinct for weaving terror and suspense into scenes of ordinary life. His boyhood memories of South Devon Wharf lend authenticity to the many stories with nautical backgrounds or that feature seamen as protagonists. Because of its immense popularity, “The Monkey’s Paw” has tended to overshadow a good deal of Jacobs’ other work, and it is undoubtedly the most readily recognized and by far the most anthologized story in the collection. But readers will be delighted to know that Jacobs’ craftmanship is abundantly apparent in many of his other tales, as they will discover in this volume. Horror and mystery aficionados will be intrigued and delighted by his range of skillful and witty prose; and they will at last come to appreciate a writer whose other work has been for so long “lost” to the general public. “Eighteen of [Jacobs’] admirably rich stories are gathered in this collection, which shows off to advantage his absolute mastery of the form. Obvious in his stories is a vein of humor, regardless of whether they are conventional mysteries or tales of the macabre or the supernatural. . . . These stories will be at home in the hands of any admirer of the form.” —Booklist

This edition contains the classical horror story 'The Monkey's Paw' as well as the following other gothic tales by William Wymark Jacobs : Jerry Bundler, The Toll-House, The Well, A Black Affair, The Three Sisters, Keeping Up Appearances

Reproduction of the original: The Lady of the Barge by W.W. Jacobs

Perform this script about the White family and their discovery of a magical object that grants wishes.

Prepare to be enthralled by the chilling tale of fate and consequences in W. W. Jacobs' "The Monkey's Paw". Step into a world where wishes come with a price, and every desire carries a heavy burden. As Jacobs' haunting narrative unfolds, brace yourself for a journey into the darkest corners of human nature, where the line between dreams and nightmares blurs. But amidst the whispers of the monkey's paw lies a question that echoes through the ages: What would you do if you held the power to change your fate, even at the risk of unleashing untold horrors? Experience the gripping suspense and bone-chilling terror of Jacobs' tale, where every wish has consequences that cannot be undone. Are you ready to confront the consequences of temptation and the price of unchecked desire? Enter a world where the laws of fate are immutable, and the consequences of meddling with destiny are dire. Don't miss your chance to experience the power of "The Monkey's Paw". Purchase your copy now and let Jacobs' timeless tale remind you that some wishes are better left unspoken. Indulge in the suspense and intrigue of Jacobs' masterpiece as you navigate the treacherous waters of fate and consequence alongside the characters of "The Monkey's Paw".

"The Monkey's Paw" is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs, first published in England 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 an enormous price for interfering with fate. It has been adapted many times in other media, including plays, films, TV series, operas, stories and comics, as early as 1903 and as recently as 2019. It was first adapted to film in 1915 as a British silent film directed by Sidney Northcote. The film (now lost) starred John Lawson, who also played the main character in Louis N. Parker's 1907 stage play.

What is the price of greed? What is the cost of desire? The White family have come to possess a relic of supernatural power, a monkey's paw that grants three wishes....but at what price? How far must they journey down the path of terror to undo what they have done? Based on the short horror tale by W.W Jacobs, "The Monkey's Paw" is a story that will have you sitting on the very edge of your seat. This resource includes: -The full short screen play for "The Monkey's Paw," the gothic horror masterpiece that can be performed and filmed in the classroom. -The comic or graphic novel of "The Monkey's Paw." A great way to visually engage with the story. -The full short stage play for "The Monkey's Paw," which can be performed in the classroom and on the stage. -Teacher's notes and lesson ideas.