Beasts and Super-Beasts (Annotated): The Original Classic
Saki, Westen Classics
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A Short Story Classic by the author Saki.Beasts and Super-Beasts by British author Saki is a classic book of short stories first published in 1914.
A celebrated short story classic, filled with wit, irony, and surprise, this book showcases Saki's mastery of the genre, as he skewers the pretensions, hypocrisies, and follies of Edwardian society. The book contains stories, ranging from the humorous to the macabre, featuring eccentric characters, exotic animals, and supernatural events. Saki's stories are often unpredictable, shocking, and hilarious, revealing the dark side of human nature and the absurdity of social conventions.
Sneak Peak"I remember when I was a girl at school one of the class went and got married, and we all envied her tremendously, and thought she had done something awfully romantic and original, till we found out that she had been simply bombarded into matrimony by a man who wrote her a proposal every day for three months.”
SynopsisSaki's collection of short stories, set in the Edwardian era, skillfully satirizes the upper-class society's manners, morals, and hypocrisy. With wit and brilliance, Saki exposes the cruelty and vanity of the time, often incorporating animals, supernatural elements, and surprising twists. These tales, ending with shocking or humorous punchlines, showcase Saki's mastery of short fiction. This book is a delightful masterpiece for those who appreciate clever and biting satire, from one of the early twentieth century's most brilliant writers, Hector Hugh Munro, writing under the pen name Saki.
A Stunning ReprintWe take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence.
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