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Title:
In the Library
The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 6.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "In the Library" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story written in the early 20th century. This suspenseful tale revolves around the morality and implications of crime, highlighting the psychological tension experienced by the protagonist. The story explores themes of betrayal, guilt, and the unforeseen consequences of one's actions. The plot follows Trayton Burleigh, who is facing financial ruin and is confronted by his partner, James Fletcher, about his embezzlement. Tensions escalate when Burleigh, in a fit of rage, brutally kills Fletcher after an argument about the future of the firm they once shared. As Burleigh grapples with the immediate horror of his actions, he finds himself consumed by fear and paranoia, worried about being discovered. Just as he thinks he has escaped, another individual inadvertently enters the scene, putting Burleigh's situation into a chaotic spiral. In a twist of fate, the chaos leads to an unexpected resolution when both the police and medical assistance arrive, questioning Burleigh’s integrity and his role in the tragic event. The story concludes with a tense standoff as the truth hangs in precarious balance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Greiffenhagen, Maurice, 1862-1931
Illustrator: Richards, Amy, active 1896-1918
EBook No.: 12126
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: River life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
In the Library
The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 6.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "In the Library" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story written in the early 20th century. This suspenseful tale revolves around the morality and implications of crime, highlighting the psychological tension experienced by the protagonist. The story explores themes of betrayal, guilt, and the unforeseen consequences of one's actions. The plot follows Trayton Burleigh, who is facing financial ruin and is confronted by his partner, James Fletcher, about his embezzlement. Tensions escalate when Burleigh, in a fit of rage, brutally kills Fletcher after an argument about the future of the firm they once shared. As Burleigh grapples with the immediate horror of his actions, he finds himself consumed by fear and paranoia, worried about being discovered. Just as he thinks he has escaped, another individual inadvertently enters the scene, putting Burleigh's situation into a chaotic spiral. In a twist of fate, the chaos leads to an unexpected resolution when both the police and medical assistance arrive, questioning Burleigh’s integrity and his role in the tragic event. The story concludes with a tense standoff as the truth hangs in precarious balance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator: Greiffenhagen, Maurice, 1862-1931
Illustrator: Richards, Amy, active 1896-1918
EBook No.: 12126
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: River life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.