The short stories of. . . Complete with an introduction by Christopher Morley. [Hardcover] SAKI (MUNRO, H.H.)

Description

1937 8th edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean. Binding is slightly loose.

This well-worn 8th edition of Saki’s short stories offers a glimpse into the biting wit and satirical observations of one of the early 20th century’s most celebrated writers. Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki, was a British author renowned for his darkly comedic tales that skewered Edwardian society’s propriety and hypocrisy. Though he met an untimely death in 1916, his influence endures through his masterful use of irony, wordplay, and unexpected twists that delighted and unsettled readers in equal measure. This particular copy, bearing the marks of frequent reading and handling, invites collectors and literature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in Saki’s timeless storytelling, where the veneer of civility is peeled back to reveal the absurdities and complexities of human nature. With an insightful introduction by Christopher Morley, this edition serves as a portal into a bygone era, where Saki’s sharp observations continue to resonate, challenging and entertaining readers across generations.