W. W. Jacobs | |
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 Portrait of Jacobs by Elliott & Fry | |
| Born | William Wymark Jacobs 8 September 1863 London, England |
| Died | 1 September 1943 (aged 79) Islington, London, England |
| Occupation | Short story writer, novelist |
| Period | 1885–1943 |
William Wymark Jacobs (8 September 1863 – 1 September 1943) was an English author of short fiction and drama. He is best known for his story "The Monkey's Paw".