Husbandry is a collection of short stories by W. W. Jacobs, first published in 1902. The stories are set in the rural English countryside and feature a variety of characters, from farmers and fishermen to servants and tradesmen. The stories explore themes of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life. In "The Monkey's Paw," a family is granted three wishes, only to find that they come with a terrible price. In "The Toll House," a young man is forced to confront his own mortality when he is sent to collect a toll from a mysterious house. Other stories explore the relationships between husbands and wives, the power of superstition, and the consequences of greed. The stories in Husbandry are humorous and often bittersweet, and they offer a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a bygone era.
By W. W. Jacobs · First published 1843 · Genre: Humor, Fiction, Short Story