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The Complete Short Stories of H.H Munro

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Hector Hugh Munro (1870-1916) was a British writer, whose witty works satirizing Edwardian society and culture led him to be known as a master of the short story. Munro, better recognized by the pen name Saki, produced works that contrasted the conventions and hypocrisies of Edwardian England with the uncomplicated and sometimes cruel state of nature, a conflict which the latter usually won. This complete edition of short stories will entertain readers with its wonderfully intricate characters, rich political satire and fine narrative style. The book begins with Saki's first works, the "Reginald" stories, a small series of vignettes centered around the societal and cynical young Reginald. Also included are Saki's later and more popular story collections: "Reginald in Russia," the somewhat macabre tales of "The Chronicles of Clovis," Saki's best known "Beasts and Super-Beasts," "The Toys of Peace," and "The Square Egg."

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- ‎ Lexicon Publication
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- ‎ English
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9789380703725
Saki

Saki

Hector Hugh Munro, known by the pen name Saki, was a British writer and journalist whose stories satirized Edwardian society and culture with a flippant wit and fantastic invention. Born on December 18, 1870, in Burma (now Myanmar), Munro's work often highlighted social pretension, unkindness, and stupidity, creating an atmosphere of horror. He is celebrated for his short stories, which were first published in newspapers and later compiled into several volumes. Saki's writing style was influenced by authors such as Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, and Rudyard Kipling, and he in turn influenced writers like A. A. Milne, Noël Coward, and P. G. Wodehouse.
About the author Saki
British short story writer whose sharp wit and satirical edge place him alongside O. Henry and Chekhov in the short story canon.

Hector Hugh Munro, known by the pen name Saki, was a British writer and journalist whose stories satirized Edwardian society and culture with a flippant wit and fantastic invention. Born on December 18, 1870, in Burma (now Myanmar), Munro's work often highlighted social pretension, unkindness, and stupidity, creating an atmosphere of horror. He is celebrated...