Author : Saki
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 11,46 MB
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0486112586
Renowned for his witty dialogue and macabre humor, Saki skewered the pretensions of the Edwardian age. These short stories showcase his mastery of comic repartee, recounting the escapades of an irreverent socialite.
Author : Saki
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 44,67 MB
Release : 2015-10-21
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0486285219
Born in Burma in 1870, Scottish writer H. H. Munro adopted the pseudonym Saki to satirize the social conventions, cruelty, and foolishness of the Edwardian era. His highly readable blend of flippant humor and outrageous inventiveness is often overlaid with a mood of horror. After Munro's untimely death in action during World War I, Christopher Morley wrote: "the empty glass we turn down for him is the fragile, hollow-stemmed goblet meant for the finest champag≠ it is of the driest." Readers can sample Munro's special brand of well-plotted satiric fiction in this inexpensive collection of his best tales. In addition to the title story, selections include "Tobermory," "Laura," "The Open Window," and "The Schartz-Metterklume Method." With its biting wit and vein of cruelty, Munro's work has sometimes been compared to early Evelyn Waugh; admirers of Waugh and other discerning readers are sure to savor this stimulating taste of vintage Saki.
Author : Saki
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 15,74 MB
Release : 2018-11-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 802724370X
This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Set several years the future, after a war between Germany and Great Britain in which the Germans won, "When William Came" chronicles life in London under German occupation and the changes that come with a foreign army's invasion and triumph. The "William" is actually Kaiser Wilhelm II of the House of Hohenzollern.
Author : Simone de Beauvoir
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 791 pages
File Size : 42,55 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0679724516
The classic manifesto of the liberated woman, this book explores every facet of a woman's life.
Author : Saki
Publisher :
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 30,96 MB
Release : 1926
Category : London (England)
ISBN :
Author : Saki
Publisher : Namaskar Books
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 25,57 MB
Release : 2024-10-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Dive into the whimsical and satirical world of Saki with "The Chronicles of Clovis." This collection of short stories introduces readers to the charmingly mischievous Clovis, whose adventures are filled with wit, humor, and a touch of the absurd. As you journey through Saki's delightful narratives, you'll encounter a cast of eccentric characters and clever plots that critique societal norms and human folly. Each story showcases Saki's sharp observational skills and his knack for crafting memorable moments that provoke both laughter and reflection. But here's a question that might pique your curiosity: What happens when a simple act of mischief reveals the absurdities of social conventions? Can a little chaos lead to greater truths? In "The Chronicles of Clovis," Saki invites you to embrace the playful side of life while challenging the status quo. This collection is a refreshing reminder of the joys of mischief and the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously. Are you ready to join Clovis on his delightful escapades? Discover the charm and cleverness of "The Chronicles of Clovis" today! As you read, you'll find yourself chuckling at the clever twists and unexpected turns of each story. This is a collection that not only entertains but also invites you to reflect on the quirks of human nature. Will you embark on a journey filled with wit and whimsy? Grab your copy of "The Chronicles of Clovis" now and indulge in the delightful absurdity of Saki's world!
Author : Hugh Munro
Publisher :
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 15,82 MB
Release : 2020-05-08
Category :
ISBN :
"Beasts and Super-Beasts is a collection of short stories, written by Saki (the literary pseudonym of Hector Hugh Munro) and first published in 1914. The title parodies that of George Bernard Shaw's Man and Superman.Along with The Chronicles of Clovis, Beasts and Super-Beasts is one of Saki's best-known works. It was his final collection of stories before his death in World War I, and several of its stories, in particular ""The Open Window"", are reprinted frequently in anthologies.The majority of the volume's stories deal in some fashion with animals, providing the source for its title. The character of Clovis Sangrail, featured in earlier works by Saki, appears in several stories. Most of the stories appeared previously in periodicals.Stylistically, Beasts and Super-Beasts displays the simple language, cynicism and wry humor that characterize Saki's earlier literary output."
Author : Maria Edgeworth
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 34,35 MB
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1775415929
On the eve of his coming of age, a young Lord begins to see the truth of his parents' lives: his mother cannot buy her way into society no matter how hard he tries, and his father is being ruined by her continued attempts. The young Lord then travels to his home in Ireland, encountering adventure on the way, and discovers that the native residents are being exploited in his father's absence.
Author : Marc Bloch
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 21,57 MB
Release : 1989
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415039161
Annotation. Feudal Society discusses the economic and social conditions in which feudalism developed providing a deep understanding of the processes at work in medieval Europe.
Author : Saki
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 50,68 MB
Release : 2013-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781492905349
Tobermory is a short story by Saki. Hector Hugh Munro (18 December 1870 - 13 November 1916), better known by the pen name Saki, and also frequently as H. H. Munro, was a British writer whose witty, mischievous and sometimes macabre stories satirised Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story and often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker. Influenced by Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, and Kipling, he himself influenced A. A. Milne, Nol Coward, and P. G. Wodehouse.Beside his short stories (which were first published in newspapers, as was customary at the time, and then collected into several volumes), he wrote a full-length play, The Watched Pot, in collaboration with Charles Maude; two one-act plays; a historical study, The Rise of the Russian Empire, the only book published under his own name; a short novel, The Unbearable Bassington; the episodic The Westminster Alice (a Parliamentary parody of Alice in Wonderland), and When William Came, subtitled A Story of London Under the Hohenzollerns, a fantasy about a future German invasion of Britain.
