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“The Monkey’s Paw” is a supernatural short story by W. W. Jacobs, first published in England in 1902
. The story is about a magical talisman that grants three wishes to its owner, but at a tremendous price. “The Monkey’s Paw” is a classic example of the horror genre and has been adapted numerous times for radio, stage, and screen. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of tampering with fate and the unintended consequences of our actions.Read the free full text, the full story summary, an in-depth character description of Herbert White, and explanations of important quotes from “The Monkey’s Paw.”
