Stepping Backwards by W. W. Jacobs
"Stepping Backwards" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story set in the early 20th century. It follows the light-hearted premise of a man who, seeking to rejuvenate his appearance, undergoes a dramatic change that results in amusing misunderstandings and mistaken identity with his wife. The story explores themes of perception, identity, and the sometimes humorous outcomes of drastic personal changes. In the narrative, Mr. Simpson undergoes a transformation, having hiswhite hair and beard shaved and dyed black. When he returns home, his wife, Mrs. Simpson, fails to recognize him, leading to a comical series of events where friends are drawn into the mix, adding to the chaos. Mr. Mills, a mutual friend, attempts to help Mr. Simpson's case by discussing his changes with Mrs. Simpson, but instead, it only escalates the confusion. Ultimately, the story blends humor with social commentary on how appearance can affect personal relationships, culminating in a scenario where Mr. Simpson must prove his identity, all while navigating his wife's disbelief and the interference of their acquaintances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Davis, Stanley |
| Title | Stepping Backwards Night Watches, Part 5. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12155 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 129 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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