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In 'The Chronicles of Clovis, ' readers are invited into a world of biting wit and satirical brilliance, encapsulating the rich diversity of early 20th-century British literature. The collection offers an eclectic range of short stories that delve into the absurdities of Edwardian... Read Full Overview

The Chronicles Of Clovis is a collection of short stories by Saki. Saki is the pen name H. H. Munro used for his novels. Much of Saki's work contrasts the conventions of Edwardian England with the ruthless but straightforward life-and-death struggles of nature. Nature for Saki... Read Full Overview

Hector Hugh Munro (18 December 1870 - 14 November 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... Read Full Overview

Saki (pseudonym of H. H. Munro), English author, is best known for his witty, sometimes whimsical, often cynical and bizarre short stories; they are collected in Reginald, The Chronicles of Clovis, Beasts and Super-Beasts, and other volumes. Contents of The Chronicles of Clovis... Read Full Overview

Saki (pseudonym of H. H. Munro), English author, is best known for his witty, sometimes whimsical, often cynical and bizarre short stories; they are collected in Reginald, The Chronicles of Clovis, Beasts and Super-Beasts, and other volumes. Contents of The Chronicles of Clovis... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Saki was the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro, a British writer known for stories that satirized Edwardian society. Saki is considered one of the greatest short story writers and is often compared to other popular writers including O. Henry.

""The Chronicles of Clovis"" is a delightful collection of short stories written by the renowned British author Saki (pen name H.H. Munro). With his signature wit and satire, Saki takes readers on a whimsical journey into Edwardian society, exploring its quirks, hypocrisies,... Read Full Overview

This collection of witty, darkly humorous short stories features Saki's signature satirical style, where societal norms are cleverly skewered. The stories revolve around Clovis Sangrail, a mischievous young man who delights in creating chaos in upper-class Edwardian society... Read Full Overview

Saki, master of British wit, skewers Edwardian society in "The Chronicles of Clovis," a collection of short stories brimming with satire and humor. Through sharp observation and clever plotting, Saki exposes the absurdities of social conventions and the follies of human nature... Read Full Overview

Saki, master of British wit, skewers Edwardian society in "The Chronicles of Clovis," a collection of short stories brimming with satire and humor. Through sharp observation and clever plotting, Saki exposes the absurdities of social conventions and the follies of human nature... Read Full Overview