Ep. 863, The Monkey's Paw, by W. W. Jacobs VINTAGE

Published: Sept. 27, 2023, 6:30 a.m.

Does a mummified monkey\u2019s paw have supernatural powers? What happens when a careless wish puts it to the test? W. W. Jacobs, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.\xa0

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William Wymark Jacobs\u2019 remarkable story of The Monkey\u2019s Paw was originally published in 1902 in Harper\u2019s Monthly. It was reprinted the same year in his third collection of short stories, entitled The Lady of the Barge.

It\u2019s been celebrated on stage, screen, radio, television, comics, and even opera since 1903. Something about the unintended consequences connected with having your wish granted really strikes a chord. Let\u2019s strike it again.\xa0

And now, The Monkey\u2019s Paw, W.W. Jacobs.\xa0

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