Keeping Up Appearances
by Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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Title:
Keeping Up AppearancesSailor's Knots, Part 12.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger
Summary:
"Keeping Up Appearances" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of superstition and social circumstances through the life of Bill Burtenshaw, a sailor turned husband whose life is marked by his struggles with alcoholism. The story cleverly encapsulates human nature—specifically, the lengths...