William Wymark Jacobs Bücher

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als Odd Man Out Sailor's Knots, Part 6. . Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit sehr am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Deutsche übersetzt, damit es heutige und zukünftige Generationen lesen und bewahren können.

W.W. Jacobs, an English author known for his humorous and nautical tales, gained lasting fame for his chilling horror stories. His notable works, such as "The Monkey's Paw" and "The Toll House," showcase his ability to blend humor with elements of the macabre, leaving a significant mark on the genre.

When the White family comes into the possession of a monkey’s paw that magically grant wishes, they do what many people would do—they wish for money. But every wish has a consequence, and the White family finds they are completely unprepared for what comes next. The Monkey’s Paw is a classic horror tale that gives new meaning to the phrase “be careful what you wish for.” The Monkey’s Paw has become a classic horror story and has been adapted numerous times, including into episodes of such popular television series as The X-Files, The Twilight Zone, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and Tales from the Crypt. HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library.

Known for his farcical comedies featuring dockside and rural Essex characters, William Wymark Jacobs also ventured into horror, with "The Monkey's Paw" being his most notable work. Starting his career as a clerk in the civil service, he published his first short story in 1885, gradually gaining recognition. Despite being offered £500 for six stories, he turned it down, showcasing his confidence in his craft. By 1899, Jacobs achieved financial security, allowing him to leave his post office job and focus on writing full-time.

Known for his farcical comedies set in dockside and rural Essex, William Wymark Jacobs also ventured into horror, with "The Monkey's Paw" being his most famous work. His writing career began in the late 19th century while he worked as a clerk in the civil service, where he published his first short story by 1885. Jacobs' path to success was gradual; despite being offered £500 for six stories in 1898, he declined the offer, eventually achieving financial stability and leaving the post office in 1899 to focus on writing.

This series of readers is aimed at students at 6 levels from elementary to advanced. All stages have exercises for classroom or private use, plus a glossary to help with vocabulary. The approximate vocabulary count for stage 1 is 400 words. This is a ghost story.