Publisher's Synopsis
The Chronicles of Clovis is a collection of short stories written by the British author Saki, also known as H.H. Munro. The book was first published in 1911 and contains 30 stories that are satirical, witty, and often darkly humorous.The stories in The Chronicles of Clovis revolve around the eponymous character, Clovis Sangrail, a young man who is often bored with his life and seeks out mischief and entertainment. The stories take place in the early 20th century in England and feature a cast of characters from various social classes, including aristocrats, artists, and bohemians.The tales in the book cover a range of topics, from the absurdities of high society to the follies of human nature. Some of the stories are lighthearted and whimsical, while others are more sinister and macabre. Saki's writing style is known for its sharp wit, clever wordplay, and biting social commentary.The Chronicles of Clovis has been praised for its humor and satirical edge, and it remains a popular work of British literature. The book has been adapted into stage plays and radio dramas, and its influence can be seen in the works of other writers, such as P.G. Wodehouse and Evelyn Waugh.1911. Introduction by A.A. Milne of Winnie the Pooh fame. Saki (pseudonym of H. H. Munro), English author, is best known for his witty, sometimes whimsical, often cynical and bizarre short stories; they are collected in Reginald, The Chronicles of Clovis, Beasts and Super-Beasts, and other volumes. Contents of The Chronicles of Clovis include: Esme, The Match-Maker, Tobermory, Mrs. Packletide's Tiger, The Stampeding of Lady Bastable, The Background, Hermann the Irascible, The Unrest-Cure, The Jesting of Arlington Stringham, Sredni Vashtar, Adrian, The Chaplet, The Quest Wratislav, The Easter Egg, Filboid Studge, The Music on the Hill, The Story of St. Vespaluus, The Way to the Dairy, The Peace Offering, The Peace of Mowsle Barton, The Talking-out of Tarrington, The Hounds of Fate, The Recessional, A Matter of Sentiment, The Secret Sin of Septimus Brope, Ministers of Grace, The Remoulding of Groby Lington, and Robert Stockton. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
