Prize Money by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Prize Money
Sailor's Knots, Part 10.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Prize Money" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a lottery held among the working-class men of a small village, highlighting themes of luck, camaraderie, and suspicion. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly mundane rural life, the story captures the interactions of a diverse cast of characters in a public house known as 'The Cauliflower.' In the story, the residents of Claybury decide to pool their money to participate in a prize draw for a festive hamper filled with food and spirits. Amid excitement and camaraderie, Bob Pretty, a local man, unexpectedly wins the lottery after drawing the first number. However, his victory is met with suspicion and resentment from the other men, who suspect him of cheating. As they concoct a scheme to reclaim the coveted hamper, they play out a series of humorous and misguided attempts, all while addressing themes of jealousy and camaraderie. Ultimately, the comedic climax reveals the complexities of trust and the consequences of suspicion within their tight-knit community. (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
Category Text
EBook-No. 10790
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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