The Chronicles of Clovis

'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 author explores the absurdities of polite society with a unique blend of sophisticated irony and dark humor. The collection features some of Saki’s most celebrated work, including 'The She-Wolf,' 'Esmé,' and 'The Tobermory,' where animals and the supernatural often serve as vehicles for exposing human hypocrisy. Saki’s prose is characterized by its sharp economy and sparkling dialogue, making Clovis one of the most memorable characters in early 20th-century literature. 'The Chronicles of Clovis' stands as a definitive example of the short story form, offering a biting yet elegant critique of the Edwardian era’s social mores and domestic follies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.