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Digireads.com The Complete Short Stories of Saki (H. H. Munro) by Saki H H Munro
Hector Hugh Munro (18701916) 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 Sakis first works the Reginald stories a small series of vignettes centered around the societal and cynical young Reginald. Also included are Sakis later and more popular story collections: Reginald in Russia the somewhat macabre tales of The Chronicles of Clovis Sakis best known Beasts and SuperBeasts The Toys of Peace and The Square Egg.show more