These 37 stories have been chosen from the complete omnibus volume of Saki's short stories published between 1904 and 1923. The stories are taken from: Reginald (1904), Reginald in Russia (1910), The Chronicles of Clovis (1911), Beasts and Super Beasts (1914) and The Toys of Peace (1923).
37 selected short stories written by H. H. Munro, the British author noted for his clever wit and use of fantasy
I gave a sympathetic shudder at the idea ; eggs here cost 6 sous apiece . ... always choosing those that laid the squarest egg , at last , with patience and enterprise , one would produce a breed of fowls that laid only square eggs .
This omnibus edition contains the author's short stories, novels, and plays.
The works of British short story author H.H. Munro, who wrote under the pen name "Saki" (a pen name he probably borrowed from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam), offer a satirical commentary on Edwardian society and culture.In this edition seven ...
This early work by H. H. Munro was originally published in 1911 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.
THE COLLECTED SHORT STORIES A Quiver Full of Arrows takes readers on a journey of encounters that befall an assortment of kindly strangers, wary old friends, and long-lost loves.
A beautifully jacketed hardcover selection of 53 darkly witty, whimsical, and macabre short stories by an acknowledged master of the form. Saki's dazzling tales manage the remarkable feat of being anarchic and urbane at the same time.
This complete edition of short stories will entertain readers with its wonderfully intricate characters, rich political satire and fine narrative style.
This collection includes a tale featuring Reginald, a multi-faceted character who embodies both the excesses and the virtues of the period.
" Readers can sample Munro's special brand of well-plotted satiric fiction in this inexpensive collection of his best tales.