Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Saki written by Saki and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-17 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Short Stories of Saki encompasses the intricate tapestry of Edwardian society through the incisive and satirical lens of H. H. Munro, known by his pen name Saki. This collection showcases a remarkable diversity in literary style, deploying irony, whimsy, and a biting critique of social pretenses. Each story, from the widely celebrated 'The Open Window' to the less known but equally poignant 'The Interlopers,' serves as a testament to Saki's mastery over the short story form and his unique place in English literature. The anthology stands as a pivotal exploration of human nature, societal norms, and the subtle complexities of the human condition. The backgrounds of Saki, a singular entity in this context, pivot around his experience as a satirist and a commentator on the quirks and darker undercurrents of Edwardian England. His work aligns with the movements of literary modernism and the early twentieth-century critique of societal norms, offering a critique as sharp now as it was a century ago. The melding of his personal history, from his upbringing to his experiences in Burma and as a soldier, informs his work, providing depth and a nuanced understanding of human psychology and social dynamics. This collection presents a unique opportunity to delve into the world of a singular author who has influenced the course of English literature significantly. Readers are invited to explore the multifaceted range of Saki's storytelling, which offers not only entertainment but also a profound educational journey through the contradictions and complexities of early 20th-century British society. The Complete Short Stories of Saki is an indispensable anthology for those who appreciate the wit, wisdom, and piercing insight of one of literatures most enduring voices.
Download or read book The Chronicles of Clovis written by Hector Hugh Munro and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Chronicles of Clovis' is a collection of short stories, including 'The Great Weep', 'Tobermory', 'Adrian', and many more. Hector Hugh Munro was born in Akyab, Burma in 1870. He was raised by aunts in North Devon, England, before returning to Burma in his early twenties to join the Colonial Burmese Military Police. Later, Munro returned once more to England, where he embarked on his career as a journalist, becoming well-known for his satirical 'Alice in Westminster' political sketches, which appeared in the Westminster Gazette. Arguably better-remembered by his pen name, 'Saki', Munro is now considered a master of the short story, with tales such as 'The Open Window' regarded as examples of the form at its finest.
Download or read book Delphi Complete Works of Saki Illustrated written by Saki and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2016-02-04 with total page 2009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name writer ‘Saki’, was a master of the short story, whose witty, mischievous and macabre tales satirised Edwardian society and culture. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Saki’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Saki’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * All the novels, with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works such as THE WESTMINSTER ALICE are fully illustrated with their original artwork * All the short story collections, including the rare last short story collection THE SQUARE EGG AND OTHER SKETCHES * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Includes Saki’s rare plays – available in no other digital collection * Includes Saki’s historical work - spend hours exploring the author’s diverse oeuvre * Features a bonus biography, penned by the author’s sister - discover Saki’s personal and literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels THE UNBEARABLE BASSINGTON WHEN WILLIAM CAME The Parody THE WESTMINSTER ALICE The Short Story Collections INTRODUCTION TO SAKI’S STORIES REGINALD REGINALD IN RUSSIA THE CHRONICLES OF CLOVIS BEASTS AND SUPER-BEASTS THE TOYS OF PEACE THE SQUARE EGG AND OTHER SKETCHES AN UNCOLLECTED STORY The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Plays THE DEATH-TRAP KARL-LUDWIG’S WINDOW THE WATCHED POT The Non-Fiction THE RISE OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE The Biography BIOGRAPHY OF SAKI by Ethel Munro Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Download or read book The Complete Works of Saki Illustrated written by Saki and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 1334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saki's 'The Complete Works of Saki (Illustrated)' is a collection of satirical and witty short stories that encapsulate the world of Edwardian England. Known for his dark humor and clever wordplay, Saki's stories often poke fun at the pretensions and absurdities of the upper class. Each tale is rich in irony and sarcasm, making for a humorous yet thought-provoking read. The illustrations included in this edition enhance the whimsical and fantastical elements of Saki's writing. These stories provide a glimpse into the social dynamics and values of the time, making them a valuable source for understanding the cultural context of the period. Saki, the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro, was a British writer known for his unique blend of humor and social commentary. With a background in journalism and firsthand experience of the social elite, Saki's observations of Edwardian society are both incisive and entertaining. His tragic death during World War I cut short a promising literary career, but his legacy lives on in the timeless wit of his stories. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Saki (Illustrated)' to readers who appreciate sharp wit, clever storytelling, and an exploration of the quirks of human nature. Saki's satirical tales will delight and challenge anyone looking for a witty and engaging read.
Download or read book Ontario Library Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Complete Works of Saki written by Saki and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-17 with total page 1333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 of his time significantly influences the thematic and stylistic nuances of his stories. Embedded in the historical and cultural framework of the early 20th century, his writings reflect the tensions and transformations of Edwardian England, capturing the zeitgeist with both levity and precision. The collections coherence lies not just in its thematic unity but in its reflection of Munro's singular visiona vision shaped by his life experiences and literary skill, offering readers a comprehensive view of his oeuvre. This anthology is an indispensable resource for those wishing to explore the intricacies of early 20th-century English literature through the lens of one of its most incisive commentators. Readers are invited to delve into the vibrant world of Saki, where the absurdities of the human condition are laid bare with unparalleled wit and intelligence. The Complete Works of Saki is more than a literary collection; it's a journey through a landscape of satire and surprise, making it a must-read for aficionados and novices alike, eager to explore the multifaceted brilliance of Munros contributions to English literature.
Download or read book A Study Guide for Saki s Gabriel Ernest written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Saki Reginald Reginald in Russia the Chronicles of Clovis Beasts and Super Beasts the Toys of Peace the Square Egg written by Saki and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology of anthologies contains H. H. Munro's excellent short stories, derived from a total of six compilations which were published over the course of twenty years. Containing all of his best regarded and famous short tales, as well as a sizeable host of hidden gems and lesser-known treasures, this gigantic compendium is comprehensive and certain to satisfy any fan of the author. The sensual, tantalising and distinctly moral nature of the stories usually rail against the stifling conventions of society - in the end, the natural world (and people acting naturally) tend to come out on top. The recognisable style with which Saki tells his tales make their endings, which are usually surprising and witty, a keynote feature of every story. Saki's ingrained wit and the casually biting nature of the topics he chooses often leads certain characters and the things they represent to ridicule, usually to the great satisfaction of the reader.
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Download or read book The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature written by Dinah Birch and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-05-30 with total page 973 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the bestselling Oxford Companion to English Literature, this is an indispensable, compact guide to all aspects of English literature. Over 5,500 new and revised A to Z entries give unrivalled coverage of writers, works, historical context, literary theory, allusions, characters, and plot summaries. Discursive feature entries supply a wealth of information about important genres in literature. For this fourth edition, the dictionary has been fully revised and updated to include expanded coverage of postcolonial, African, black British, and children's literature, as well as improved representation in the areas of science fiction, biography, travel literature, women's writing, gay and lesbian writing, and American literature. The appendices listing literary prize winners, including the Nobel, Man Booker, and Pulitzer prizes, have all been updated and there is also a timeline, chronicling the development of English literature from c. 1000 to the present day. Many entries feature recommended web links, which are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website. Written originally by a team of more than 140 distinguished authors and extensively updated for this new edition, this book provides an essential point of reference for English students, teachers, and all other readers of literature in English.
Download or read book The Encarta Book of Quotations written by Bill Swainson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000-09-30 with total page 1360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are 25,000 quotations drawn from the history, politics, literature, religions, science, and popular culture of the world--ranging from the earliest Chinese sages through Shakespeare to the present day.
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Download or read book The Unbearable Saki written by Sandie Byrne and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2007-11-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saki is the acknowledged master of the short story. His writing is elegant, economical, and witty, its tone worldly, flippant irreverence delivered in astringent exchanges and epigrams more neat, pointed, and poised even than Wilde's. The deadpan narrative voice allows for the unsentimental recitation of horrors and the comically grotesque, and the generation of guilty laughter at some very un-pc statements. Saki's short stories have been much reprinted as well as adapted for radio, stage, and television, but his novels, The Unbearable Bassington and When William Came, are almost unknown, his journalism and travel writing forgotten, and his plays rarely performed. Sandie Byrne argues that his reputation has been unfairly overshadowed by his predecessor Oscar Wilde, contemporary George Bernard Shaw, and successors P.G. Wodehouse and Evelyn Waugh. In a well-meaning introduction to the Penguin Complete Saki, Noël Coward reinforced the received image of Saki's work as celebrating an Edwardian or even Victorian milieu of privilege, luxury, and affectation; comedies of manners and light satire. Byrne shows that Saki's writing was no nostalgic evocation of a lost golden age, and that he was rarely concerned with the charm and delight Coward describes. His preoccupations were with England, the values of Empire, and the dangerous beauty of the feral ephebe. The threat to the first two of these triggered his alleged metamorphosis from cosmopolitan cynic and dandy-about-town to patriotic, even jingoistic, NCO, in a manner worthy of his blackest humour.
Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Saki written by Saki and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology of anthologies contains H. H. Munro's excellent short stories, derived from a total of six compilations which were published over the course of twenty years. Containing all of his best regarded and famous short tales, as well as a sizeable host of hidden gems and lesser-known treasures, this gigantic compendium is comprehensive and certain to satisfy any fan of the author. The sensual, tantalising and distinctly moral nature of the stories usually rail against the stifling conventions of society - in the end, the natural world (and people acting naturally) tend to come out on top. The recognisable style with which Saki tells his tales make their endings, which are usually surprising and witty, a keynote feature of every story. Saki's ingrained wit and the casually biting nature of the topics he chooses often leads certain characters and the things they represent to ridicule, usually to the great satisfaction of the reader.
