Saki: Short Stories
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Saki
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.
This collection presents the complete short fiction of a master satirist, offering a unique blend of wit, social commentary, and often unsettling humor. Each narrative chronicles the foibles of Edwardian society, frequently employing a sharp, ironic tone to expose human vanity and hypocrisy. Readers will discover tales that range from the delightfully absurd to the subtly macabre, all crafted with a distinctive elegance and a keen eye for the unexpected twist. The author's distinctive voice illustrates a world where appearances deceive and the mundane often conceals the extraordinary, making for an engaging and thought-provoking reading experience.
Author: Saki
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.
This collection presents the complete short fiction of a master satirist, offering a unique blend of wit, social commentary, and often unsettling humor. Each narrative chronicles the foibles of Edwardian society, frequently employing a sharp, ironic tone to expose human vanity and hypocrisy. Readers will discover tales that range from the delightfully absurd to the subtly macabre, all crafted with a distinctive elegance and a keen eye for the unexpected twist. The author's distinctive voice illustrates a world where appearances deceive and the mundane often conceals the extraordinary, making for an engaging and thought-provoking reading experience.