Books with title The Complete Saki: 145 Novels and Short Stories

Saki's (a.k.a Hector Hugh Munro) unique brand of humor has resonated with readers for over a century. Both macabre and also at times vicious, his writing nonetheless manages to perfectly capture the trivial absurdities of the Edwardian era in England.His subjects are almost always louche members of the upper classes - in particular his perfectly observed anti-heroes such as Clovis and Reginald - who wouldn't feel out of place in the world of P.G Wodehouse's 'Bertie Wooster'.The fatal flaw of hypocrisy receives particular attention in Saki's world, with vengeful justice often meted out in the most unlikely and unexpected fashion by birds, beasts and children alike.This collection contains both novels by Saki, all of his short story collections, and also his individual short stories the were published outside collections - in total 144 separate works (including the collection "The Square Egg and other Sketches", frequently omitted from other collections)The works contained in this collection are as follows:NovelsWhen William CameThe Unbearable BassingtonShort storiesReginaldReginaldReginald on Christmas PresentsReginald on the AcademyReginald at the TheatreReginald's Peace PoemReginald's Choir TreatReginald on WorriesReginald on House-PartiesReginald at the CarltonReginald on Besetting SinsReginald's DramaReginald on TariffsReginald's Christmas RevelReginald's RubaiyatThe Innocence of ReginaldReginald in Russia and Other SketchesReginald in RussiaThe Reticence of Lady AnneThe Lost SanjakThe Sex that Doesn't ShopThe Blood-Feud of Toad-WaterA Young-Turkish CatastropheJudkin of the ParcelsGabriel-ErnestThe Saint and the GoblinThe Soul of LaploshkaThe BagThe StrategistCross CurrentsThe Baker's DozenThe MouseThe Chronicles of ClovisEsméThe Match-MakerTobermoryMrs. Packletide's TigerThe Stampeding of Lady BastableThe BackgroundHermann the Irascible—A Story of the Great WeepThe Unrest-CureThe Jesting of Arlington StringhamSredni VashtarAdrianThe ChapletThe QuestWratislavThe Easter EggFilboid Studge, the Story of a Mouse that HelpedThe Music on the HillThe Story of St. VespaluusThe Way to the DairyThe Peace OfferingThe Peace of Mowsle BartonThe Talking-Out of TarringtonThe Hounds of FateThe RecessionalA Matter of SentimentThe Secret Sin of Septimus Brope"Ministers of Grace"The Remoulding of Groby LingtonBeasts and Super-BeastsThe She-WolfLauraThe Boar-PigThe BrogueThe HenThe Open WindowThe Treasure-ShipThe CobwebThe LullThe Unkindest BlowThe RomancersThe Schartz-Metterklume MethodThe Seventh PulletThe Blind SpotDuskA Touch of RealismCousin TeresaThe Yarkand MannerThe Byzantine OmeletteThe Feast of NemesisThe DreamerThe Quince TreeThe Forbidden BuzzardsThe StakeClovis on Parental ResponsibilitiesA Holiday TaskThe Stalled OxThe Story-TellerA Defensive DiamondThe Elk"Down Pens"The Name-DayThe Lumber RoomFurThe Philanthropist and the Happy CatOn ApprovalThe Toys of Peace and Other PapersThe Toys of PeaceLouiseTeaThe Disappearance of Crispina UmberleighThe Wolves of CernogratzLouisThe GuestsThe PenanceThe Phantom LuncheonA Bread and Butter MissBertie's Christmas EveForewarnedThe InterlopersQuail SeedCanossaThe ThreatExcepting Mrs. PentherbyMarkThe HedgehogThe Mappined LifeFateThe BullMorlveraShock TacticsThe Seven Cream JugsThe Occasional GardenThe SheepThe OversightHyacinthThe Image of the Lost SoulThe Purple of the Balkan KingsThe Cupboard of the YesterdaysFor the Duration of the WarThe Square Egg and Other SketchesThe Square EggBirds on the Western FrontThe Gala Programme - An Unrecorded Episode in Roman HistoryThe Infernal ParliamentThe Achievement of the CatThe Old Town of PskoffClovis on the Alleged Romanc

Hector Hugh Munro (1870-1916) was a British writer, whose witty works satirizing Edwardian society and culture led him to be known as a master of the short story. Munro, better recognized by the pen name Saki, produced works that contrasted the conventions and hypocrisies of Edwardian England with the uncomplicated and sometimes cruel state of nature, a conflict which the latter usually won. This complete edition of short stories will entertain readers with its wonderfully intricate characters, rich political satire and fine narrative style. The book begins with Saki's first works, the "Reginald" stories, a small series of vignettes centered around the societal and cynical young Reginald. Also included are Saki's later and more popular story collections: "Reginald in Russia," the somewhat macabre tales of "The Chronicles of Clovis," Saki's best known "Beasts and Super-Beasts," "The Toys of Peace," and "The Square Egg."

THE COMPLETE WORKS! 101 NOVELS AND NOVELLAS, 37 SHORT STORIES AND 6 WORKS OF HISTORICAL NON-FICTIONFor over a century G.A. Henty's stories of adventure and exploration have enthralled readers of all ages. Now the complete collection of his works is available in one huge digital volume.This beautifully formatted and comprehensive eBook contains all 101 of Henty's Novels and Novellas, as well as all 37 of his short stories - preserved in the collections as they were originally published.As well as being a prolific writer of fiction, Henty was an acclaimed foreign and war correspondent, writing for "The Standard", and publishing several works of non-fiction reportage, which are also included in this complete collection.This ebook has been carefully formatted and checked for errors, and has an interactive table of contents linking to every chapter for ease of navigation.There are so many works contained in this volume there is not space to list them all - here is a selection of the contents:NOVELS- A Search For A Secret- All But Lost- Out On The Pampas, Or, The Young Settlers- The Young Franc Tireurs: And Their Adventures In The Franco-Prussian War- The Young Buglers- The Cornet Of Horse- In Times Of Peril: A Tale Of India- Facing Death, Or, The Hero Of The Vaughn Pit: A Tale Of The Coal Mines- Winning His Spurs: A Tale Of The Crusades- Friends, Though Divided: A Tale Of The Civil War- Jack Archer: A Tale Of The Crimea- Under Drake's Flag: A Tale Of The Spanish Main- By Sheer Pluck: A Tale Of The Ashanti War- With Clive In India- In Freedom's Cause- St George For England: A Tale Of Cressy And Poitiers- True To The Old Flag: A Tale Of The American War Of Independence- The Young Colonists: A Story Of The Zulu And Boer Wars- The Dragon And The Raven; Or, The Days Of King Alfred- For Name And Fame: Or Through Afghan Passes- The Lion Of The North: A Tale Of The Times Of Gustavus Adolphus- Through The Fray: A Tale Of The Luddite Riots- The Bravest Of The Brave: Or, With Peterborough In Spain- A Final Reckoning: A Tale Of Bush Life In Australia- The Young Carthaginian: A Story Of The Times Of Hannibal- With Wolfe In Canada: The Winning Of A Continent- Bonnie Prince Charlie: A Tale Of Fontenoy And Culloden- For The Temple: A Tale Of The Fall Of Jerusalem- Gabriel Allen M.P.- In The Reign Of Terror: The Adventures Of A Westminster Boy- Orange And Green: A Tale Of The Boyne And Limerick- Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale Of The Gold Fields Of California- The Cat Of Bubastes- The Curse Of Carne's Hold- The Lion Of St Mark: A Story Of Venice In The Fourteenth Century- By Pike And Dyke: A Tale Of The Rise Of The Dutch Republic- One Of The 28th: A Tale Of Waterloo- With Lee In Virginia: A Story Of The American Civil War- The Boy Knight- By England's Aid, Or, The Freeing Of The Netherlands (1585-1604)- By Right Of Conquest: Or, With Cortez In Mexico- A Chapter Of Adventures- A Hidden Foe- Maori And Settler: A Tale Of The New Zealand War- The Dash For Khartoum: A Tale Of The Nile Expedition- Held Fast For England: A Tale Of The Siege Of Gibraltar (1779-83)- Redskin And Cow-Boy- Beric The Briton: A Story Of The Roman Invasion- Condemned As A Nihilist: A Story Of Escape From Siberia- In Greek Waters: A Story Of The Grecian War Of Independence (1821-1827)- Rujub The Juggler- Dorothy's Double- A Jacobite Exile: Being The Adventures Of A Young Englishman In The Service Of Charles The Twelfth Of Sweden- Saint Bartholomew's Eve: A Tale Of The Huguenot Wars- Through The Sikh War: A Tale Of The Conquest Of The Punjaub -

Saki's (a.k.a Hector Hugh Munro) unique brand of humor has resonated with readers for over a century. Both macabre and also at times vicious, his writing nonetheless manages to perfectly capture the trivial absurdities of the Edwardian era in England.His subjects are almost always louche members of the upper classes - in particular his perfectly observed anti-heroes such as Clovis and Reginald - who wouldn't feel out of place in the world of P.G Wodehouse's 'Bertie Wooster'.The fatal flaw of hypocrisy receives particular attention in Saki's world, with vengeful justice often meted out in the most unlikely and unexpected fashion by birds, beasts and children alike.This collection contains both novels by Saki, all of his short story collections, and also his individual short stories the were published outside collections - in total 145 separate works.

Hector Hugh Munro (1870-1916) was a British writer, whose witty works satirizing Edwardian society and culture led him to be known as a master of the short story. Munro, better recognized by the pen name Saki, produced works that contrasted the conventions and hypocrisies of Edwardian England with the uncomplicated and sometimes cruel state of nature, a conflict which the latter usually won. This complete edition of short stories will entertain readers with its wonderfully intricate characters, rich political satire and fine narrative style. The book begins with Saki's first works, the "Reginald" stories, a small series of vignettes centered around the societal and cynical young Reginald. Also included are Saki's later and more popular story collections: "Reginald in Russia," the somewhat macabre tales of "The Chronicles of Clovis," Saki's best known "Beasts and Super-Beasts," "The Toys of Peace," and "The Square Egg."

This book contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure!Hector Hugh Munro (18 December 1870 – 14 November 1916), better known by the pen name Saki, and also frequently as H. H. Munro, was a British writer whose witty, mischievous and sometimes macabre stories satirize Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story, and often compared to O Henry and Dorothy Parker. Influenced by Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll and Rudyard Kipling, he himself influenced A. A. Milne, Noël Coward and P. G. Wodehouse.Besides his short stories (which were first published in newspapers, as was customary at the time, and then collected into several volumes), he wrote a full-length play, The Watched Pot, in collaboration with Charles Maude; two one-act plays; a historical study, The Rise of the Russian Empire, the only book published under his own name; a short novel, The Unbearable Bassington; the episodic The Westminster Alice (a parliamentary parody of Alice in Wonderland); and When William Came, subtitled A Story of London Under the Hohenzollerns, a fantasy about a future German invasion and occupation of Britain.

These sixty satirical, rollicking, uproarious tales by the greatest yarn-spinner in our literary history are as fresh and vivid as ever more than a century after their author’s death.Mark Twain’s famous novels Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn have long been hailed as major achievements, but the father of American literature also made his mark as a master of the humorous short story. All the tales he wrote over the course of his lengthy career are gathered here, including such immortal classics as “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," “The Diary of Adam and Eve,” and “The $30,000 Bequest.” Twain’s inimitable wit, his nimble plotting, and his unerring insight into human nature are on full display in these wonderfully entertaining stories.

This book contains the complete Sherlock Holmes novels and stories in the chronological order of their original publication (4 novels and 56 short stories):[1887] A Study in Scarlet (a novel)[1890] The Sign of Four (a novel)[1892] The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (a collection of twelve short stories)[1894] The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (a collection of eleven short stories)[1902] The Hound of the Baskervilles (a novel)[1904] The Return of Sherlock Holmes (a collection of thirteen short stories)[1914] The Valley of Fear (a novel)[1917] His Last Blow (a collection of eight short stories)[1927] The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes (a collection of twelve short stories)

This book contains the complete Sherlock Holmes novels and stories in the chronological order of their original publication (4 novels and 56 short stories): [1887] A Study in Scarlet (a novel) [1890] The Sign of Four (a novel) [1892] The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (a collection of twelve short stories) [1894] The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (a collection of eleven short stories) [1902] The Hound of the Baskervilles (a novel) [1904] The Return of Sherlock Holmes (a collection of thirteen short stories) [1914] The Valley of Fear (a novel) [1917] His Last Blow (a collection of eight short stories) [1927] The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes (a collection of twelve short stories)

Follow the Yellow Brick Road!The truly "COMPLETE" Oz collection - including "Little Wizard Stories of Oz"For over a century children and adults alike have read these books and been transported to the wonderful world Oz - just like Dorothy and her 'ruby slippers'. The fifteen 'Oz' books by L. Frank Baum have stood the test of time - delighting readers with their incredible charm, wit, and imagination.Characters such as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion and the 'Wonderful Wizard of Oz' are familiar to all, and have become a cherished part of popular culture.The many adventures in the world of Oz are all compiled here in one beautifully formatted volume - All 14 of the major novels, as well as "Little Wizard Stories of Oz" - a rare collection of 6 shorter stories written in 1913 by L. Frank Baum, but often omitted from other collections.Included in OZ: The Complete Works are: All fifteen Oz books written by L. Frank Baum.All Fourteen of the major novels, published in consecutive order.PLUS: "Little Wizard Stories of Oz" - the 15th book of Short-stories - left out of many other collections!An interactive table of contents with specific entries for every chapter of each individual book.Perfect formatting to avoid errors commonly found in some ebook collections.˃˃˃ Fifteen Complete WorksAll fifteen of L. Frank Baum's 'Oz' books, published in order and unabridged. Books included:1. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)2. The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904) 3. Ozma of Oz (1907) 4. Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (1908) 5. The Road to Oz (1909) 6. The Emerald City of Oz (1910) 7. The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1913) 8. Tik-Tok of Oz (1914) 9. The Scarecrow of Oz (1915) 10. Rinkitink in Oz (1916) 11. The Lost Princess of Oz (1917) 12. The Tin Woodman of Oz (1918) 13. The Magic of Oz (1919) 14. Glinda of Oz (1920)15. Little Wizard Stories of Oz (1913)

Saki's (a.k.a Hector Hugh Munro) unique brand of humor has resonated with readers for over a century. Both macabre and also at times vicious, his writing nonetheless manages to perfectly capture the trivial absurdities of the Edwardian era in England.His subjects are almost always louche members of the upper classes - in particular his perfectly observed anti-heroes such as Clovis and Reginald - who wouldn't feel out of place in the world of P.G Wodehouse's 'Bertie Wooster'.The fatal flaw of hypocrisy receives particular attention in Saki's world, with vengeful justice often meted out in the most unlikely and unexpected fashion by birds, beasts and children alike.This collection contains both novels by Saki, all of his short story collections, and also his individual short stories the were published outside collections - in total 145 separate works.

This anthology of anthologies contains H. H. Munro's excellent short stories, derived from a total of six compilations which were published over the course of twenty years. Containing all of his best regarded and famous short tales, as well as a sizeable host of hidden gems and lesser-known treasures, this gigantic compendium is comprehensive and certain to satisfy any fan of the author. The sensual, tantalising and distinctly moral nature of the stories usually rail against the stifling conventions of society - in the end, the natural world (and people acting naturally) tend to come out on top. The recognisable style with which Saki tells his tales make their endings, which are usually surprising and witty, a keynote feature of every story. Saki's ingrained wit and the casually biting nature of the topics he chooses often leads certain characters and the things they represent to ridicule, usually to the great satisfaction of the reader. Many famous people, from Graeme Greene to Noel Coward, have confessed their addiction to Saki's form and style. Although he never ascended to the popularity of his contemporary Oscar Wilde, Saki's works are imbued with a unique value that makes his early death at the age of 46 in World War I all the more tragic. Sometimes silly, sometimes irreverent, but always essentially human, Saki's tales continue to give great pleasure to many who stumble across them.