Bibliograph

The monkey's paw and other tales of mystery and the macabre, W.W. Jacobs ; compiled and with an introduction by Gary Hoppenstand

Type

Label

The monkey's paw and other tales of mystery and the macabre, W.W. Jacobs ; compiled and with an introduction by Gary Hoppenstand

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages xiii)"Selected bibliography of W.W. Jacobs": pages [xv]-xvi

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The monkey's paw and other tales of mystery and the macabre

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

36458004

Responsibility statement

W.W. Jacobs ; compiled and with an introduction by Gary Hoppenstand

Summary

This book features Gothic narratives, stories of the macabre, and supernatural tales that are infused with the shrewd and sardonic humor for which Jacobs is justifiably famous. The stories demonstrate his masterful instinct for weaving terror and suspense into scenes of ordinary everyday life

Table Of Contents

The monkey's paw -- The well -- The three sisters -- The toll-house -- Jerry Bundler -- His brother's keeper -- The interruption -- In the library - Captain Rogers -- The lost ship -- Three at table -- The brown man's servant -- Over the side -- The vigil -- Sam's ghost -- In Mid-Atlantic -- Twin spirits j-- The castaway

Target audience

adult

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