Beasts and Super-Beasts【電子書籍】[ H. H. Munro ]

＜p＞Engage with the whimsically sinister world of 'Beasts and Super-Beasts,' a remarkable anthology exploring the wry wit, social satire, and dark humor that distinguish the literary legacy of Saki, the pen name of H.H. Munro. This collection deftly navigates themes of civilization versus nature, the absurdities of the social elite, and humanity's intrinsic beastly qualities. With a mastery of the short story format, Saki introduces readers to a cavalcade of peculiar characters and curious scenarios, where irony and the unexpected reign supreme-each story a carefully crafted gem that illuminates the darker shadows of Edwardian society. The anthology encapsulates the signature styles of its contributing author, Saki, whose incisive prose and sardonic perspective have positioned him among the eminent literary figures of early twentieth-century literature. Drawing from the complexities of his time, Saki's tales reflect the changing norms and undercurrents of the pre-World War I era, as wel．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る