Prize Money : Sailor's Knots, Part 10.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943.

Contributor:

Owen, Will, 1869-1957

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-01-01