The Changing Numbers by W. W. Jacobs
The Changing Numbers is a collection of short stories by W. W. Jacobs, a British author best known for his humorous tales. The stories in this collection explore the lives of ordinary people in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The stories range from the humorous to the tragic, and explore themes such as love, loss, and the changing nature of 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 confronted with a mysterious toll house. Other stories explore the lives of a struggling family, a young woman's search for love, and a man's struggle to make a living. The Changing Numbers is a collection of stories that will appeal to readers of all ages. With its mix of humor and tragedy, it is sure to leave readers with a lasting impression.
By W. W. Jacobs · First published 1843 · Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller · 4,091 words
First lines
The tall clock in the corner of the small living-room had just struck eight as Mr. Samuel Gunnill came stealthily down the winding staircase and, opening the door at the foot, stepped with an appearance of great care and humility into the room. He noticed with some anxiety that his daughter Selina was apparently engrossed in her task of attending to the plants in the window, and that no preparations whatever had been made for breakfast.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: W. W. Jacobs
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
- Length: 4,091 words
- Structure: 1 section, 156 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Fiction — The Changing Numbers is a work of fiction written by W. W. Jacobs.
- Mystery — The Changing Numbers is a mystery novel, as it follows the protagonist's attempts to solve a mysterious case.
- Thriller — The Changing Numbers is a thriller, as it contains suspenseful moments and unexpected plot twists.
- Crime — The Changing Numbers is a crime novel, as it follows the protagonist's attempts to solve a criminal case.
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England · English · Fiction · Humorous stories · Sailors · Social life and customs · astonishment · breakfast · chair · constable · continued · cooper