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"The Monkey's Paw" is a horror short story by English author W. W. Jacobs. It first appeared in Harper's Monthly in 1902, and was reprinted in his third collection of short stories, The Lady of the Barge, later that year.
The Monkey's Paw. by W. W. Jacobs. The Monkey's Paw is a classic "three wishes" story that doubles as a horror story and a cautionary tale; reminding us that unintended consequences often accompany the best intentions. This widely read story is a favorite in classrooms around the world.
La pata de mono (en inglés: The Monkey's Paw) es un relato breve de terror escrito por W. W. Jacobs, humorista inglés, en 1902. [1] En esta historia la pata de un mono muerto es un talismán que cumple a quien la posea tres deseos, pero estos deseos se cumplen de forma contraproducente.
Vas a coger frío. -Mi hijo tiene más frío -dijo la señora White y volvió a llorar. Los sollozos se desvanecieron en los oídos del señor White. La cama estaba tibia, y sus ojos pesados de sueño. Un despavorido grito de su mujer lo despertó. -La pata de mono -gritaba desatinadamente-, la pata de mono.
A classic horror story about a magical monkey's paw that grants three wishes, but with dire consequences. Read the full text of the story online, with an introduction and analysis by Owl Eyes.
A classic horror story by W. W. Jacobs about a family that wishes for money and regrets the consequences. Read the full plot summary, characters, themes, quotes, and background of this short story.
Learn how this classic horror story uses fairy tale elements, the number three, and the empire striking back motif to create a sense of dread and suspense. Explore the themes of wish fulfilment, fate, and moral ambiguity in this modern fairy tale.
