Establishing Relations by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Establishing Relations
Odd Craft, Part 7.
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Establishing Relations" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that likely dates back to the early 20th century. This narrative, characteristic of Jacobs' style, explores themes of mistaken identity and romantic pursuits amidst quaint social settings. The story follows Mr. Richard Catesby, a second officer on a ship, as he awkwardly attempts to charm a young woman while inadvertently entangling himself in humorous misunderstandings. In the tale, Mr. Catesby is immediately struck by the beauty of Prudence Truefitt, the daughter of a widow living in Bashford's Lane. After his attempts at courting her lead to a mistaken identity crisis—where he is misidentified as her long-lost brother Fred—comedic chaos ensues. Catesby's awkward yet earnest advances are met with confusion and playful confrontations, especially when Mrs. Porter, a woman claiming to be his wife, arrives on the scene. The story weaves through Catesby's misadventures as he navigates the convoluted situation, showcasing Jacobs’ signature wit and social commentary on romance and relationships. (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. 12207
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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