The White Cat by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Title The White Cat
Captains All, Book 10.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The White Cat" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story written during the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a rural English village and revolves around themes of property, greed, and the human-animal bond. It presents a humorous take on how a man's fortune hinges on the well-being of an incredibly pampered cat. In the story, the focus is primarily on Joe Clark and his uncle Clark's prized possession—a white cat with one yellow and one blue eye. When old Clark dies, he leaves Joe a lucrative inheritance contingent on the cat's survival, necessitating that George Barstow, the cat's caretaker, keeps it alive. The narrative explores the humorous lengths to which George goes to protect the cat from perceived threats, including neighbors who might have malice towards it. As the cat goes missing, the village erupts into a chaotic, comedic hunt for the feline, leading to revelations about greed and the absurdities surrounding the neighbors’ dealings. Ultimately, both George and Joe learn that love for the cat may lead to unintended consequences, culminating in a poignant ending. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories, English
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject River life -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11190
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 20, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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