w. w. jacobs

Thân thiện

A student reads a book by W. W. Jacobs in the library.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • W. W. Jacobs: An English writer, best known for his macabre and humorous short stories, particularly those involving horror and the supernatural. His full name is William Wymark Jacobs.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The short story "The Monkey's Paw" is the most famous work by W. W. Jacobs.
  • We are studying early 20th-century horror fiction, including authors like W. W. Jacobs.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to a characteristic style: The name can be used to denote a particular style of storytelling that blends everyday settings with elements of terror and irony.
  • The tale had a distinct W. W. Jacobs feel to it, with its ordinary characters encountering something deeply unsettling.

Variants and Related Words

• Jacobean (adj): Pertaining to the period of King James I of England.
• Macabre (adj): Having a grim or ghastly atmosphere, often associated with death. This adjective is frequently used to describe the theme of Jacobs's work.

Synonyms

• Author: writer, storyteller.
• Horror writer: writer of macabre tales.

Related Phrases

• In the tradition of W. W. Jacobs: Describing a story that uses similar techniques of suspense and horror within a commonplace setting.
  • The modern horror story was written in the tradition of W. W. Jacobs.

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Noun

1. English writer of macabre short stories (1863-1943)

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