description: Saki's (Hector Hugh Munro under a pen name) stories are beautifully varnished, taut pieces of writing, resolving on a twist at the last sentence. They reflect the manners and attitudes of the Edwardian society, from the point of view of the sardonic insider, and are at times marked by shades of black humour. This collection presents some his most popular stories, like 'The Open Window', 'The Hounds of Fate' and 'The Unrest Cure'.
language: English
title: The Best of Saki
titlecomplete: The Best of Saki
genres: Fiction, Short Stories, British Literature, Anthologies, Humor, Literature, Classics, Short Story Collection, 20th Century, Literary Fiction
ratings_count: 1425
publisher: Penguin Books