When William Came

by Saki

Book Overview

When William Came (1913) is a novel by Saki. Considered a masterpiece of invasion literature, When William Came indulges in the paranoid atmosphere of the leadup to the Great War to weave a sinister tale of espionage, survival, and conspiracy. Keenly aware of the heightening tensions between Britain and Germany, Saki crafts an entertaining story with a political purpose: to call for national conscription in the event of war. Much...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1513282905
• ISBN13: 9781513282909
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Mint Editions
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"