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  • The Heroic Age (Cram Edition)
    H. Munro (Hector Munro) Chadwick
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Heroic Age pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'The Heroic Age' by H. Munro Chadwick delves into the captivating world of early Germanic epic poetry and its historical context. This insightful work explores the traditions and values reflected in heroic lite...
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    34,66 €

  • The Chronicles of Clovis
    Saki H. H. Munro
    'The Chronicles of Clovis' is a brilliant collection of short stories by the master of Edwardian satire, H. H. Munro, writing under the pseudonym Saki. At the center of these tales is Clovis Sangrail, a witty, mischievous, and occasionally cruel young man who delights in disrupting the rigid social conventions of the British upper class. Through a series of vignettes, the autho...
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    25,26 €

  • Beasts and Super-Beasts
    H. H. Munro
    'Beasts and Super-Beasts' is a definitive collection of short stories by H. H. Munro, known by the pseudonym Saki. This anthology captures the peak of Saki’s literary prowess, blending sharp social satire with a touch of the macabre. The narratives within this volume are celebrated for their economy of style, biting wit, and the expert deployment of the unexpected twist.The sto...
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    25,26 €

  • The Square Egg
    H. H. Munro
    'The Square Egg' is a compelling posthumous collection of sketches, short stories, and plays by the master of Edwardian satire, H. H. Munro, better known by his pen name, 'Saki.' This volume showcases the author’s legendary wit, biting social commentary, and unique ability to blend the whimsical with the macabre. The title story, along with several other sketches, reflects Saki...
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    25,08 €

  • The Unbearable Bassington
    H. H. Munro
    'The Unbearable Bassington' is the first full-length novel by the master of the short story, Saki (H.H. Munro). Set against the backdrop of Edwardian London’s high society, the work is a brilliant and biting satire that explores the complexities of social ambition and the fragility of status. The story centers on Francesca Bassington, a woman whose life is defined by her love f...
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    25,21 €

  • The Square Egg and Other Sketches With Three Plays
    H. H. Munro / J. C. Squire
    'The Square Egg and Other Sketches With Three Plays' is a compelling collection of posthumous works by H. H. Munro, the celebrated British author better known by his pseudonym, Saki. This volume brings together a series of sharp sketches and three distinct plays that exemplify the author’s mastery of social satire, biting wit, and the macabre. The sketches, including the title ...
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    25,10 €

  • The Square Egg and Other Sketches
    Saki (H. H. Munro)
    'The Square Egg and Other Sketches' is a captivating collection of short stories, plays, and essays by the master of Edwardian satire, H.H. Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. This volume of his works showcases the sharp wit and dark humor that defined his literary career. From the absurd title story to the biting social commentary found in his sketches, the collection of...
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    25,08 €

  • When William Came
    Saki H. H. Munro
    'When William Came' is a provocative and satirical novel by Saki (H.H. Munro) that explores the unsettling concept of a Britain under foreign rule. Set in the immediate aftermath of a swift and successful German invasion, the narrative follows London society as it navigates the social and political landscape of an occupied nation. While much of the British aristocracy chooses a...
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    25,24 €

  • The Short Stories of Saki
    Christopher Morley / H. H. Munro
    'The Short Stories of Saki' is a comprehensive collection of the masterfully crafted and biting tales of H. H. Munro, better known by the pseudonym Saki. Renowned for his razor-sharp wit and Edwardian social commentary, Munro’s stories offer a unique blend of humor, irony, and the macabre. This volume brings together the diverse range of his work, showcasing his ability to skew...
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    34,51 €

  • Beast & Super-Beast
    Saki H. H. Munro
    'Beast and Super-Beast' is a celebrated collection of short stories by the master of Edwardian satire, Saki (H.H. Munro). Known for his razor-sharp wit and uncanny ability to expose the absurdities of the upper classes, Saki delivers a series of tales that are as mischievous as they are sophisticated. This collection features some of his most famous works, including 'The Open W...
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    25,26 €

  • Beasts & Super-Beasts
    Saki (H. H. Munro)
    'Beasts & Super-Beasts' is one of Saki’s most celebrated collections of short stories, showcasing the biting wit and macabre humor that defined the work of H.H. Munro. This anthology explores the thin veneer of Edwardian civility, often juxtaposing the refined world of the British upper class with the untamed and unpredictable forces of nature. Through a series of sharp, satiri...
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    25,26 €

  • Reginald and Reginald in Russia
    H. H. Munro
    'Reginald and Reginald in Russia' brings together two of the most celebrated collections of short stories by the master of Edwardian satire, H.H. Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. Through the eyes of the eponymous protagonist, Reginald-a young, witty, and impeccably dressed dandy-the stories offer a sharp and irreverent critique of the social conventions and eccentricit...
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    23,13 €

  • History of Nations
    G. Mercer Adam / Wilfred H. Munro
    'History of Nations: Spain and Portugal, Volume VIII' offers a comprehensive exploration of the Iberian Peninsula’s rich and complex historical narrative. This volume traces the development of Spain and Portugal from their ancient roots and Roman influence through the Middle Ages, the height of the Golden Age, and into the modern era. With detailed accounts of the Reconquista, ...
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    32,77 €

  • The Toys of Peace
    Saki (H. H.) Munro
    'The Toys of Peace and Other Papers' is a brilliant collection of short stories by the master of Edwardian satire, H.H. Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. This final gathering of sketches and stories showcases Saki’s signature blend of macabre humor, sharp social irony, and uncanny insight into the complexities of British society. The title story, 'The Toys of Peace,' ce...
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    25,26 €

  • The Westminster Alice
    Hector H. Munro ('Saki')
    The Westminster Alice is a brilliant political satire that reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic characters in the setting of early 20th-century British politics. Written by the sharp-witted Hector Hugh Munro, known by his pen name Saki, the book presents Alice navigating through a Wonderland populated by politicians, parties, and absurdities of parliamentary procedure. Through wi...
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    10,19 €

  • The Happy Cat
    H. H. Munro / HHMunro / Saki
    Saki was the pseudonym used by H.H. Munro (1870-1916), a British author and journalist who is best remembered for his short stories, which The Encyclopedia of Fantasy calls 'witty, barbed and epigramatic.' He wandered between the fanciful and the horrific, the urbane and the uncivilized with a grace that makes his work memoriable to all who have read it.The Happy Cat: Beasts, S...
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    14,31 €

  • The Unbearable Bassington
    H. H. MUNRO ('SAKI')
    The Unbearable Bassington follows Comus Bassington, a young man from a wealthy family, who grows bored with the comforts of his privileged life and seeks out new experiences for excitement. While Comus is charming, witty, and highly capable of winning people over with his charisma, he is also selfish, manipulative, and careless in his treatment of others.The story, set in Edwar...
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    13,07 €

  • Reginald in Russia and Other Sketches
    H. H. Munro / HHMunro / Saki
    This collection of short stories and sketches continues Saki’s exploration of the absurdities of upper-class society, with biting wit and irony. Featuring the mischievous character Reginald, as well as other eccentric figures, the stories blend humor with social critique. From the cultural clashes in Russia to the quirks of British society, Saki’s keen observations and clever s...
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    14,56 €

  • The Chronicles of Clovis
    H. H. Munro / HHMunro / Saki
    This collection of witty, darkly humorous short stories features Saki’s signature satirical style, where societal norms are cleverly skewered. The stories revolve around Clovis Sangrail, a mischievous young man who delights in creating chaos in upper-class Edwardian society. Saki’s sharp wit and ironic tone are on full display as he exposes the absurdities of social conventions...
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    18,58 €

  • Beasts and Super-Beasts
    H. H. MUNRO ('SAKI')
    Beasts and Super-Beasts, a collection of short stories, was first published in 1914 and was written by Saki, a pen name for Hector Hugh Munro. The title is a parody of Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw. Along with The Chronicles of Clovis, Beasts and Super-Beasts are one of Saki’s best-known works. It was his last book of short stories before he died in World War I, and m...
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    22,39 €

  • The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of H. H. Munro (Saki)
    H. H. Munro / HHMunro / writing as Saki
    A renowned short story writer of the Edwardian eraHector Hugh Munro was a British author and playwright who wrote under the pseudonym ’Saki’ (a name which references the cup-bearer in the ’Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam’). He belongs to that rare group of writers, which includes Kipling, O. Henry and others, recognised as ’masters of the short story’. His tales, which focus on the Ed...
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    20,63 €

  • Titi Lucreti Cari De Rerum Natura Libri Sex (Volume Ii)
    H.A.J. Munro / H.A.JMunro
    Lucretius unmasks the world with relentless clarity - poetry that explains how things are. Truth rendered in majestic Latin. H. A. J. Munro’s edition of Titi Lucreti Cari De Rerum Natura Libri Sex (Volume II) places Lucretius’ voice in view: an ancient Roman text that fuses latin philosophical poetry with the sweep of classical epic literature. Across sustained hexameter the po...
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    27,73 €

  • History of the conquest of Peru (Volume III)
    Wilfred Harold Munro / William H. Prescott / William HPrescott
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. ...
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    14,63 €

  • The Rise of the Russian Empire
    Hector H. Munro / Hector HMunro
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. ...
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    25,17 €

  • The Chronicles of Clovis
    H. H. Munro Saki
    Esmé 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 Story of a Mouse that Helped The Music on the Hill The Story of St. Vespaluus The Way to the Dairy The Peace Offerin...
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    9,59 €

  • The Toys of Peace and Other Papers
    H. H. Munro Saki
    The Toys of Peace Louise Tea The Disappearance of Crispina Umberleigh The Wolves of Cernogratz Louis The Guests The Penance The Phantom Luncheon A Bread and Butter Miss Bertie’s Christmas Eve Forewarned The Interlopers Quail Seed Canossa The Threat Excepting Mrs. Pentherby Mark The Hedgehog The Mappined Life Fate The Bull Morlvera Shock Tactics The Seven Cream Jugs The Occasion...
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    9,65 €

  • When William Came
    H. H. Munro Saki
    Set several years the future, after a war between Germany and Great Britain in which the Germans won, 'When William Came' chronicles life in London under German occupation and the changes that come with a foreign army’s invasion and triumph. The 'William' is actually Kaiser Wilhelm II of the House of Hohenzollern. ...
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    9,31 €

  • The Unbearable Bassington
    H. H. Munro Saki
    Francesca Bassington is a somewhat cold and self-contained society woman who values her home and possessions above all else. She lives in a house that was left to a young, underage heiress, Emmeline Chetrof, and Francesca is free to continue living there until Emmeline gets married. Well contented to continue living there forever, Francesca is trying to find a way to stay in th...
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    9,25 €

  • The Chronicles of Clovis
    H. H. Munro / HHMunro / Saki
    In two brilliant collections of stories, Reginald (1904) and Reginald in Russia (1910), which spanned the Edwardian period, Saki made his name as the predominant wit of the emergent twentieth century. As the new Georgian age dawned, his star was at its height:“..Sylvia, notwithstanding her name, was accustomed to nothing much more sylvan than “leafy Kensington.” She looked on t...
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    13,93 €

  • The Complete Short Stories of Saki
    H. H. Munro / HHMunro / Saki
    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 th...
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    25,17 €


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