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Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
1863
1943
Jacobs, William Wymark
Owen, Will
1869
1957
Odd Man Out
Sailor's Knots, Part 6.
Produced by David Widger
"Odd Man Out" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that was written in the early 20th century. The book primarily explores the themes of friendship and romantic entanglements among sailors and their acquaintances in a light-hearted manner. Jacobs employs wit and social commentary, illustrating how relationships can be complicated by misunderstandings and romantic rivalry. The narrative revolves around two inseparable friends, Ted Denver and Charlie Brice, who find their friendship tested when Ted becomes romantically infatuated with Emma White. As Ted pursues Emma, Charlie, who has always been by Ted's side, becomes an awkward third wheel. Emma demands that Ted choose between her and Charlie, leading to a series of comedic scenarios wherein the pair navigate the tumultuous waters of budding romance and jealousy, particularly as they contend with Mrs. Jennings, a widow who inadvertently complicates matters. The story culminates in Charlie being tricked into believing that he is not the intended suitor for Mrs. Jennings, ultimately leading to a panic-stricken flight as he runs from the situation without his hat, leaving readers with a humorous take on companionship and the chaos of romantic pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 91.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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