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Monkey's Paw - W.W. Jacobs

"The Monkey's Paw" is a famous supernatural story by W.W. Jacobs. It's often offered up as a warning: Be careful what you wish for; it just might come true.

'The Monkey's Paw' Short Story

The Monkey's Paw is a short story by W.W. Jacobs. Sometimes compared to the works of Edgar Allan Poe, the tale is a supernatural tale of a family who discovers the hidden realities of wish fulfillment.

'The Monkey's Paw' Questions for Study and Discussion

The Monkey's Paw is one of the most famous works by W.W. Jacobs. Here are a few questions for study and discussion.

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