Saki

The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers (eBook, ePUB)

Witty Satire and Dark Humor in Edwardian Short Stories

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Saki's 'The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers' is a collection of satirical and humorous short stories that explore the absurdity of human nature and societal conventions. Written in Saki's signature witty and sardonic style, the stories touch on themes such as family dynamics, class distinctions, and the folly of war. The collection showcases Saki's keen observational skills and sharp wit, making it a delightful read for fans of satire and dark humor. Set in Edwardian England, the stories provide a glimpse into the societal norms and values of the time, while also offering timeless insights into human behavior and social dynamics. Saki's clever wordplay and clever twists will entertain and provoke thought in equal measure. 'The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers' is a must-read for anyone interested in sharp social commentary and dark humor, delivered with a touch of elegance and wit.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 228
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664114860
• Artikelnr.: 58434865

Autorenporträt

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 Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story and often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker. Influenced by Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll and Rudyard Kipling, he himself influenced A. A. Milne, Noël Coward and P. G. Wodehouse. Besides his short stories (which were first published in newspapers, as was customary at the time and then collected into several volumes), he wrote a full-length play, The Watched Pot, in collaboration with Charles Maude; two one-act plays; a historical study, The Rise of the Russian Empire, the only book published under his own name; a short novel, The Unbearable Bassington; the episodic The Westminster Alice (a parliamentary parody of Alice in Wonderland); and When William Came, subtitled A Story of London Under the Hohenzollerns, a fantasy about a future German invasion and occupation of Britain.