The Chronicles Of Clovis

The Chronicles Of Clovis

Saki

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Editorial:
Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Familia y relaciones
ISBN:
9789376394487
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The chronicles of Clovis begins with a collection of sharp, playful stories shaped by quick wit and a lightly mischievous outlook on social life. The opening scenes introduce a figure whose conversations and observations constantly unsettle the polite order expected in refined settings, turning simple moments into unpredictable exchanges. Through humorous dialogue and pointed remarks, the narrative establishes a world where social rituals are easily upended by clever commentary and a refusal to accept convention at face value. The first tale presents an outing that shifts from casual discussion to unexpected chaos when an encounter with a wild creature transforms an ordinary day into an absurd adventure. This mixture of satire, dry humor, and sudden disruption reveals how the stories examine the contrast between societal expectations and the unpredictable nature of human behavior. The early pages set the tone for a series defined by sharp insight, playful irreverence, and the delight of seeing traditional settings unsettled by inventive imagination.

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