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Dive into a captivating collection of five stories and essays that explore the enigmatic world of werewolves. Each piece unravels unique perspectives and tales that will ignite your imagination and leave you pondering the mysteries of these legendary creatures. - Summary by David Wales

A Baker’s Dozen - A collection of 13 classic Christmas stories.

The Chronicles of Clovis, published in 1911, was the third in Saki (H. H. Munro)'s series of very funny and very vicious stories. As an insider, Saki was ideally poised to eviscerate the Edwardian middle class way of life, and his pitiless and magnetic sense of humour - teamed with an ability to wield that sharpest of writer's tools, the (very) short story - makes these some of the funniest and most quotable of tales. All of the running themes in Saki's work are here.

One of the most enduring themes in literature through the ages has been the internal conflict between two sides of a single character. It manifests itself in different ways, from the classic werewolf story to souls which are invaded by evil spirits to the pseudo sci-fi of Jekyll and Hyde to strange tales of total amnesia as in Barry Pain's masterpiece "The Missing Years". This collection brings together a selection of different tales, in each of which tension is created when a human soul is split into more than one part.

Beasts on the Lawn is a collection of Edwardian short stories by Saki (H. H. Munro) recycled and restaged in a modern day gated community for the far too wealthy for their own good. The tales are woven together by the character of Clovis, a security guard. She recalls the events of strange days...

Narrator Nigel Hawthorne's exceptional talents as an actor bring comedy to the fore in this collection, extracting every nuance of humour from these seven great stories. Featuring "Brugglesmith" by Rudyard Kipling, "The Cricket Match" (from England, Their England) by A.G. Macdonell, "Reginald on House Parties" by Saki, "Winglebury Duel" by Charles Dickens, and more.

A charming, heart-felt collection of Christmas stories and poems that will delight the entire family. Includes F. Scott Fitzgerald's "A Luckless Santa Claus", "A Christmas Dinner" by Charles Dickens, O. Henry's classic Christmas story "The Gift of the Magi", the hilarious "Reginald on Christmas Presents" by Saki (H.H. Munro), and a tender scene exerpted from Little Women.

This volume features William F Harvey's original undead hand story "The Beast with Five Fingers" that sparked many movies including Sam Raimi's "The Evil Dead". Poe's classic "The Tell Tale Heart" is joined by Lovecraft's creepy tale of alienation "The Outsider", and a chilling Dickens ghost story "The Signalman".

Relatos fantásticos de gatos y trenes es un intento por reivindicar a dos criaturas que por frecuentación o excesiva confianza solemos rebajar a simples arquetipos. Los gatos y los trenes ocupan un lugar privilegiado en este libro, y no justamente por asociaciones caprichosas sino por astucias mutuas, por sincronías, por merodeos cómplices en la noche. Los narradores clásicos incluidos evidencian un destino que pocos han logrado eludir: es imposible escribir un relato habitado por felinos o ferrocarriles sin que el misterio sea el verdadero protagonista.

Delve into the captivating world of Saki, the pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro (1870-1916). His stories vividly juxtapose the refined yet hollow conventions of Edwardian England against the raw, unfiltered struggles of nature, where survival reigns supreme. In Saki’s narratives, nature often emerges victorious, revealing the stark truths behind civilizations facades. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Dive into a gripping alternate history set in 1913, where the specter of invasion looms large over Britain at the height of its power. In When William Came, the enigmatic William refers to none other than Kaiser Bill, tapping into the eras deep-seated fears and anxieties. This novel joins the ranks of classic works like The Riddle of the Sands and The War of the Worlds, offering a fascinating exploration of jingoism and the politics of the time. Please note that the story reflects some mild anti-Semitism and jingoism characteristic of its period. (Summary by Andy Minter)

First published in 1912, The Unbearable Bassington stands as Saki’s most substantial venture into longer fiction, and perhaps his most poignant. Known primarily for his razor-edged short stories—where wit, mischief, and a certain cool cruelty dance in quick succession—Saki (H. H. Munro) brings those same gifts to this novel, but with a deeper, darker resonance.

Ein nackter Junge mit den Augen eines Tieres. Ein Dorf, das Kinder verliert. Und ein Geheimnis, das nur bei Sonnenuntergang Gestalt annimmt… Als Van Cheele in den Wäldern einem seltsamen Jungen begegnet, beginnt ein Albtraum zwischen Mensch und Bestie. Gabriel-Ernest ist Sakis brillant-boshafte Variante der Werwolflegende – kurz, scharf und tödlich.

Dive into The Unbearable Bassington, the debut novel of the brilliant Saki (H. H. Munro), where his signature blend of sharp wit and poignant storytelling comes to life. Meet Comus Bassington, a charming yet wayward young man whose rebellious nature constantly derails his mothers attempts to secure him a prosperous future. As he navigates the challenges of being a black sheep, Comus finds himself shipped off to one of the colonies to learn the hard lessons of life. This captivating tale showcases Sakis extraordinary talent for weaving humor and heartbreak into a narrative that lingers long ...

Dive into the fifth collection of captivating short stories by the renowned Saki (H.H. Munro), published posthumously in 1923. Despite its late release, this anthology showcases many tales that rival the brilliance of his earlier works, blending wit and insight in Sakis signature style. Join Graham Redman as he narrates these timeless stories that continue to entertain and provoke thought.

Murmurations is a slow, reflective audio space - a quiet companion for minds that think deeply and hearts that feel fully. Through personal stories, memories, everyday observations, and gentle philosophical reflections, each episode invites you to pause, breathe, and listen beneath the surface of life.This is not content to consume quickly. It’s a space to arrive in. like a late-night walk, a warm silence after a long day, or the soft rustle of wings moving together in the sky.Here, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Childhood moments, small encounters, quiet realizations, and familiar ...

Saki (December 18, 1870 - November 14, 1916) was the clever pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro. Renowned for his sharp wit and peculiar storytelling, Sakis short stories offer a satirical lens on Edwardian culture. Often likened to literary luminaries such as O. Henry, Dorothy Parker, and influenced by the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, Saki is celebrated as a master of the short story form. His first collection, Reginald, was published by Methuen Press in 1904, featuring tales that originally graced the pages of the Westminster Gazette. Through the jaded yet insightful ...

Step into a whimsical yet biting exploration of British politics through the eyes of Alice, penned by Saki in 1902, five years before John Kendrick Bangs introduced his own take with Alice in Blunderland. In this series of satirical articles, Alice encounters a political landscape even more bewildering than Wonderland itself. While the satires relevance has faded over time, understanding the historical context enriches the experience. As a non-historian, Ive delved into the political intricacies to provide notes that help illuminate the events and characters for todays listener. You can find ...

Our ‘fight of flight’ response is something hardwired into the primitive part of our brain. Our need to survive, to outlive whatever danger poses, that immediate threat to our lives is little short of a marvel. Everything else is abandoned in order to survive. Whilst in modern times that ability has been somewhat modified and ‘reasoned’ away to an extent, in past years it’s what usually kept you alive. In this volume people struggle valiantly to survive and to exist no matter the extent of the threat they face.

The inevitable is understood by each and every one of us who faces the final calling. So too are the effects on those left behind. The memories are there but the empty space, the void can never be refilled. It remains a dark, unreliable pit of loneliness. The sadness and often depression, the lack of will to continue may swamp us all. Unquenchable, undeniable. But loss can, after mourning, give the opportunity to reappraise the lost and how we can each move forward. In the literary world an accessible balance can be given.