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When William Came: A Story of London Under the Hohenzollerns is a novel written by British author Saki (the pseudonym of Hector Hugh Munro) and published in 1913. It is set several years in what was then the future, after a war between Germany and Great Britain from which Germany emerged victorious.

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Classic collection of short stories. According to Wikipedia: "Hector Hugh Munro (December 18, 1870 November 13, 1916), better known by the pen name Saki, was a British writer, whose witty and sometimes macabre stories satirized Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story and is often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker. His tales feature delicately drawn characters and finely judged narratives. "The Open Window" may be his most famous, with a closing lin...

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A collection of eighteen deliciously disturbing tales by Saki, the Edwardian master of the short story. Saki's sharp satire pierces the polite veneer of country house parties, hunting meets and evenings round the pianola. Wild beasts stampede through the drawing room, servants suffer murderous delusions and sinister children plot revenge on their elders.These witty, macabre and sometimes bizarre stories cut through the social conventions of the Edwardian upper classes.'Saki i...

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In "The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers," Saki, renowned for his wit and sharp social commentary, explores the paradoxes of childhood and the complexities of adult preoccupations. This collection of stories and essays showcases Saki's distinctive literary style, characterized by incisive irony and a penchant for the absurd. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century society, these works interrogate themes of innocence, war, and the toys of civilization, deftly challenging the reader's ...

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This is the last collection of short stories written by the witty British author, Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen names "Saki" or "H. H. Munro", compiled posthumously by his friend, Rothay Reynolds.Hector Hugh Munro (1870 – 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 satirize Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story, and often c...

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British Literature Library

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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The buttoned-up world of the British upper classes is exploded by the brilliance, wit and audacity of Saki's bomb-like stories. In 'The Open Window' an imaginative teenager gives a visitor the fright of his life. In 'The Unrest Cure' the ordered home of a respectable country gent is rocked to its core. And 'Laura' expresses the hope of revenge via reincarnation. For punchlines, twists, satire and pure mirth, Saki's stories are second-to-none.

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Step into the razor-sharp world of Saki (H. H. Munro), master of satire and surprise, whose stories sparkle with humor, elegance, and a hint of darkness. This definitive complete collection gathers all his novels and short stories — a treasure of clever social comedy, biting irony, and unexpected twists that still delight modern readers. Inside you'll find the mischievous charm of Reginald and Reginald in Russia, the unforgettable absurdities of The Chronicles of Clovis and Beasts and Supe...

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Saki, H. H. Munro, Olivia Winters

The Complete Works of Saki presents a masterful compendium that traverses the rich terrain of Edwardian satirical wit, social commentary, and piercing absurdity. This anthology brings together a sweeping array of short stories, novels, and plays that capture the sardonic humor and sharp observations for which Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, is celebrated. The collection deftly moves through themes of societal norms, human folly, and the innate absurdity of life, allowing readers t...

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Nineteen brilliant stories from the satirical master about talking cats, fearsome ferrets, and absurd humans . . .At a country house party, Cornelius Appin announces that he has discovered a method by which animals can be taught to speak. His latest pupil is none other than Tobermory, the ginger cat belonging to his hosts, Sir Wilfred and Lady Blemley. As the guests express astonishment and incredulity, Sir Wilfred goes off to find Tobermory, who is lounging in the ...

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Color of Romance

I got totally wasted at a party and ended up spewing my guts... and some hot guy saw me?! I ran away, thinking I'd never see him again, but we ran into each other on campus the next day! He may be good-looking, but he spilled the beans about me throwing up to his friend, and on top of that, he keeps calling me by my first name! He's seriously the worst! Despite all of that, my best friend Yuka is head over heels for him, and now she wants me to help hook her up! She even brought his friend...

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Saki, H. H. Munro, George Lakon

“The Open Window” is the Saki (H. H. Munro) classic short story that continues to fascinate readers with its mischief.-The language of over 100 years ago has been updated making the text easily understood by today’s readers.-Every effort has been made to keep the story as close to the original as possible - only word order and difficult vocabulary have been changed.-End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text.-Biographical infor...