. . . in which I attempt to pick out the good bits, one recommendation at a time
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Rec. #172 (abbrev.): Saki's Complete Short Stories
What: H.H. Munro (a.k.a. Saki), public domain, Edwardian satire, nature vs. society, children, wolves, railways, hunters, toys of peace, England, liars, drawing rooms, hyenas, gypsies, talking animals, Carpathian mountains, ruthlessness
Representative quote:
"Well, we can't stay here all night with a hyena," she retorted.
"I don't know what your ideas of comfort are," I said, "but I shouldn't think of staying here all night even without a hyena."
Also: I mentioned a different collection by Saki during Personal Wreck Week (List #5).
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