"The Monkey's Paw" - W.W. Jacobs — released 1902
"The Monkey's Paw" - W.W. Jacobs reached audiences in 1902, during the Modern Century (20th century), and became one of the defining works of its moment.
Context
Modern Century — World wars, moon shots, and cultural upheaval. That's roughly 68 years ago — still within living memory for many. Around the same time, the world was also seeing Mt. Pelée, Lesser Antilles (~32,000 d) (1902) and Henry M. Leland forms the Cadillac Automobile Company (1902).
Why it matters
"The Monkey's Paw" - W.W. Jacobs shaped taste and conversation in its moment, then kept influencing later creators long after its debut in 1902.
Did you know?
Just 0 years after, Mt. Pelée, Lesser Antilles (~32,000 d) (1902) was also making headlines — a reminder how much history can compress into a single decade.
Era
Modern Century
World wars, moon shots, and cultural upheaval.
Category
Arts
Arts are the paintings, novels, films, songs and performances that captured the spirit of their age and still move us today.
Contemporary events
What else was happening in the world around this time.
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