Publisher's Synopsis
Polite Satires: Containing The Unknown Hand, The Volcanic Island, Square Pegs (1922) is a collection of three satirical short stories by Clifford Bax. The first story, The Unknown Hand, is a humorous tale about a man who receives anonymous letters that lead him on a wild goose chase. The second story, The Volcanic Island, is a witty commentary on the British class system, as a group of upper-class individuals are stranded on an island with a group of working-class individuals. The third story, Square Pegs, is a satire on the art world, as a group of artists and critics clash over the value of modern art. Bax's writing is characterized by his dry wit and clever observations on society, making Polite Satires an entertaining and thought-provoking read.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.
