william wymark jacobs

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • William Wymark Jacobs: An English writer, best known for his macabre short stories. He lived from 1863 to 1943.
Usage
  • This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific historical figure, the author William Wymark Jacobs.
  • It is typically used in biographical, literary, and academic contexts when discussing his life or works.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often cited in discussions of early 20th-century horror and supernatural fiction.
  • Scholars may refer to him by his full name, William Wymark Jacobs, to distinguish him from other individuals named William Jacobs.
Variants and Related Words
  • W. W. Jacobs: A common abbreviated form of the author's name, frequently used on book covers and in literary references.
    • "The Lady of the Barge" is a classic collection by W. W. Jacobs.
Synonyms
  • The author of "The Monkey's Paw": A descriptive synonym often used to identify him by his most renowned work.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • While there are no idioms directly derived from his name, his famous story "The Monkey's Paw" has given rise to the common phrase "a monkey's paw wish," referring to a wish that is granted in a horrific or ironic way.
    • Be careful what you wish for; it might turn out to be a monkey's paw wish.
Noun
  1. English writer of macabre short stories (1863-1943)

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