The Short Stories of Saki (H.H. Munro)Hector Hugh Munro, perhaps the best-loved among English humorists and short-story writers, has endeared himself to all kinds of new friends since his death in action during World War One in 1916. The 135 stories in this book of over 700 pages, with the Biography by his sister, Ethel M. Munro, and the Introduction by Christopher Morley keep alive the grace and felicity and whimsical satire of the man who effaced himself in the pseudonym of Saki. |
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Page 174
... eggs shall come fresh from Wien , ” said the husband . The small child and Lady Barbara seemed equally unen- thusiastic about the pretty idea ; Lester was openly discourag- ing , but when the Burgomaster heard of it he was enchanted ...
... eggs shall come fresh from Wien , ” said the husband . The small child and Lady Barbara seemed equally unen- thusiastic about the pretty idea ; Lester was openly discourag- ing , but when the Burgomaster heard of it he was enchanted ...
Page 371
... eggs though he offered cash down for the permission . The Armenian was found beaten nearly to death a day or two later , and his fences levelled . It was assumed to be a case of Mussulman aggression , and noted as such in all the ...
... eggs though he offered cash down for the permission . The Armenian was found beaten nearly to death a day or two later , and his fences levelled . It was assumed to be a case of Mussulman aggression , and noted as such in all the ...
Page 611
... egg that was not altogether so round - shaped as the eggs of other hens ; it could not be called square , but it had well - defined angles . I found out that this particular bird always laid eggs of this particular shape . The discovery ...
... egg that was not altogether so round - shaped as the eggs of other hens ; it could not be called square , but it had well - defined angles . I found out that this particular bird always laid eggs of this particular shape . The discovery ...
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Reginald on Christmas Presents | 6 |
Reginalds Peace Poem | 13 |
Reginald on HouseParties | 20 |
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