Lawyer Quince by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Lawyer Quince
Odd Craft, Part 5.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Lawyer Quince" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the character of Lawyer Quince, a shoemaker in the village of Little Haven who is presumed to possess legal knowledge due to his self-taught reading. The story satirizes rural life and the misunderstandings that arise in everyday situations, particularly those connected to local legal disputes. The plot unfolds as Mr. Rose, a farmer, finds his daughter Celia's suitor, young Pascoe, in his stable after locking him inside to prevent any interactions with Celia. With Mr. Quince's seemingly authoritative advice, Mr. Rose believes he is following the law, only to create an increasingly comedic predicament. As the story progresses, Celia deliberately locks herself in the tool-shed of Mr. Quince, leading to a series of misunderstandings and the revelation of her feelings for Pascoe. The story concludes with an amusing shift in dynamics as Mr. Rose's authority is called into question, leaving the villagers to chuckle at the unfolding drama while Mr. Quince retains an air of unintentional wisdom amidst the chaos. (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 Sailors -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 12205
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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