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The Monkey’s Paw

 

First published in 1902, “The Monkey’s Paw”  is the short story for which W. W. Jacobs is best known. ( It is part of his collection of short stories called The Lady of the Barge.)   “The Monkey’s Paw”  is a horror tale dealing with the supernatural.  Through this tale, the author warns that anyone who interferes with fate should be prepared to face dire consequences.

 

 

LINCCWeb online catalog – Search Terms

 

  • Jacobs, William Wymark (Author)
  • Monkey’s Paw (Title)

 

 

Call Numbers for Browsing the Shelves

 

  • PR4821 .J2
  • PS509 .H59

 

 

Circulating Books – A Selected List

 

  • Jacobs, W. W. The Monkey’s Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre. 1997. 
    • Call Number: PR4821 .J2 A6 1997
  • Modern Library.   The Raven and the Monkey’s Paw.  1998.
    • Call Number: PS509 .H59 R38 1998  

 

 

Reference Materials

 

  • Critical Survey of Short Fiction. –  Call Number: REF PN3321 .C7 2001
    • Vol. 3, pgs. 1281-1282
  • Masterplots II: Short Story Series.  –  Call Number: REF PN3326 .M27 2004 
    • Vol. 5, pgs. 2720-2722
  • Short Stories for Students. –  Call Number: REF PN3330 .S386
    • Vol. 2, pgs. 146-159 
  • Short Story Criticism.  –   Call Number: REF PN3321 .S5
    • Vol. 73,  pgs. 148, 152, 169, 172
  • Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism.  –  Call Number: REF PN771 .G27
    • Vol. 22, pgs. 99-112

 

 

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