The Chronicles of Clovis
- ISBN-10
- 1978039956
- ISBN-13
- 9781978039957
- Series
- The Chronicles of Clovis
- Pages
- 72
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-10-10
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Author
- H. H. Munro
Description
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," "Esm�," and "Mrs. Packletide's Tiger." One of the author's latter-day disciples, A. A. Milne, offers an informative Introduction to this delightful taste of vintage Saki.
