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 the author. The sensual, tantalising and
distinctly moral nature of the stories usually rail against the stifling
conventions of society - in the end, the natural world (and people
acting naturally) tend to come out on top. The recognisable style with
which Saki tells his tales make their endings, which are usually
surprising and witty, a keynote feature of every story. Saki's ingrained
wit and the casually biting nature of the topics he chooses often leads
certain characters and the things they represent to ridicule, usually to
the great satisfaction of the reader.
