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  • When William Came

    by Saki ...
    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. ... Read more

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  • Beasts and Super-Beasts

    by Saki ...
    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 ... Read more

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  • The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers

    Witty Satire and Dark Humor in Edwardian Short Stories

    by Saki ...
    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 ... Read more

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  • The Toys of Peace and Other Papers

    by Saki ...
    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 ... Read more

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  • Color of Romance

    Chapter1

    by Saki ...
    Series Book 1 - 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 ... Read more

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  • The Unbearable Bassington

    by SAKI ...
    Series Book 2 - 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 ... Read more

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  • The Complete Short Stories of Saki

    by Saki ...
    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 ... Read more

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  • Saki: The Complete Works

    by Saki ...
    This ebook contains Saki's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and ... Read more

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  • The Complete Works of Saki

    Enriched edition. Exploring Edwardian Satire and Humor through Saki's Literary Brilliance

    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 ... Read more

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  • Tobermory

    And Other Stories

    by Saki ...
    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 ... Read more

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  • The Open Window

    Simplified for Modern Readers

    “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 ... Read more

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  • Young Lady Albert Is Courting Disaster: Volume 1

    by Saki ...
    Series Book 1 - Young Lady Albert Is Courting Disaster
    Meet Mary Albert, daughter of a rich and powerful duke. With her neat silver ringlets and impeccable manners, she’s the perfect young lady. But Mary harbors an unusual ambition—her own downfall!On the day of her school entrance ceremony, Mary realizes she’s living in an otome game she played in her past life. Not only that, but she’s the villainess who’s destined to torment the heroine, be cast ... Read more

    $10.98 CAD