Homeward Bound by W. W. Jacobs
"Homeward Bound" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the challenging relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Hatchard, particularly focusing on their arguments regarding household expenses and Mrs. Hatchard's extravagant purchases. This light-hearted work explores themes of marital discord and the quirks of domestic life. In the story, Mr. Hatchard's frustration reaches a breaking point when he discovers his wife hasbought expensive pink vases, leading to a heated argument between them. In a moment of impulse, Mr. Hatchard leaves the house, thinking it best to separate. However, he soon finds himself lonely and struggling with daily life without his wife. Eventually, he decides to return under the guise of a lodger in their former home, where Mrs. Hatchard is now living independently and renting out rooms. The story culminates in a comical confrontation when Mr. Sadler, the new lodger, creates chaos in the house, prompting Mr. Hatchard to act and reconcile with his wife, highlighting the absurdity and humor inherent in their relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title | Homeward Bound Sailor's Knots, Part 2. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10782 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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