Odd Charges by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Odd Charges
Odd Craft, Part 13.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Odd Charges" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic short story likely written in the early 20th century. This piece falls within the genre of humorous fiction and revolves around a peculiar incident involving a conjurer's magic tricks gone awry. Set in a lively pub atmosphere, the story captures the local color and wit of its characters as they encounter fantastical yet troublesome situations. The narrative follows a mysterious stranger who arrives at the Cauliflower pub and inadvertently becomes embroiled in a series of humorous misadventures sparked by a conjurer's magic act. The tale unfolds as the conjurer performs outlandish tricks, manipulating mundane objects into absurdities, ultimately culminating in chaos when he uses a pistol in a trick that involves a stolen watch. The protagonist's antics leave a trail of confusion and hilarity, as the patrons grapple with the consequences of the tricks, an injured character's feigned condition, and the question of the missing watch. This story cleverly weaves themes of deception, community, and the unpredictable nature of both life and performance, providing readers with a delightful and engaging experience. (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. 12213
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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