What would you wish for if you could have anything? William Wymark Jacobs raises this age-old question when the White family stumble upon a monkeyâs paw with the power to grant wishes. When their wish for riches goes awry, they are forced to face the truth - that all actions have consequences, magically granted or not.
Over time, Jacobsâ novel has become a classic horror story, boasting an impressive amount of adaptions. Including an episode of âThe X-Filesâ, âThe Simpsonsâ, and âBuffy the Vampire Slayerâ.
William Wymark Jacobs (1863-1943) was an English author. Despite being famed for his quick-witted comedies, his most successful novel came from his experiments within the horror genre. His most notable works include âThe Monkeyâs Pawâ, âThe Toll Houseâ, and âJerry Bundlerâ. Jacobâs unique ability to couple the everyday with the unthinkable makes his works unmissable for fans of Stephen King, and all classic horror.