Renowned for his witty dialogue and macabre humor, Saki skewered the pretensions and follies of the Edwardian age. This 1911 collection of well-plotted, acerbic short stories showcases his mastery of comic repartee. The tales recount the escapades of an irreverent socialite, Clovis Sangrail-a forerunner to the aristocratic Bertie Wooster of Jeeves fame. Saki's satires remain remarkably contemporary, offering paradoxical combinations of good-natured irony and cheerful cruelty. This compact anthology features some of his most popular stories, including "Sredni Vashtar," "Tobermory," "Esme," and "Mrs. Packletide's Tiger."
- ISBN10 1690974958
- ISBN13 9781690974956
- Publish Date 5 September 2019 (first published 13 March 1911)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Independently Published
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 300
- Language English