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Macabre, acid and very funny, Saki's work drives a knife into the upper crust of English Edwardian life. Here are the effete and dashing heroes, Reginald, Clovis and Comus Bassington, and tea on the lawn with articulate duchesses, the smell of gunshot and
The Complete Works of Saki encompasses the exquisite repertoire of H. H. Munro, known by his pen name Saki, presenting a rich tableau of Edwardian society through sharp wit and a masterful blending of cynicism with the absurd. This collection showcases the broad spectrum of Munro's literary prowess, from the intricate satire of upper-class pretensions to the whimsically dark tales that unveil human nature's complexities. Each piece stands as a testament to the depth and diversity of Saki's storytelling, with standout works that exemplify his unparalleled ability to merge comedic brilliance with insightful social commentary. Munros background as a journalist and observer of the social mores o...
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A Study Guide for Saki's "The Storyteller," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Short Stories for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Short Stories for Students for all of your research needs.
A Study Guide for Saki's "Open Window," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Short Stories for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Short Stories for Students for all of your research needs.
A Study Guide for Saki's "Gabriel-Ernest", excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Short Stories for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Short Stories for Studentsfor all of your research needs.
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The extraordinary stories of 'Saki' are a mixture of humorous satire, irony and the macabre, in which the stupidities and hypocrisy of conventional society are viciously pilloried.
7 collections of Saki stories:Beasts and Super-BeastsThe Chronicles of ClovisReginaldReginald in Russia and Other SketchesThe Toys of PeaceThe Unbearable BassingtonWhen William Came