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'Sredni Vashtar' by author Saki is a collection of ghost stories that were selected from the Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories series edited by Ronald Chetwynd Hayes. The stories range from tragic tales of spirits seeking justice to malevolent ghosts tormenting the living, with a mix of classic ghost and horror tales from various authors like M.R. James, Edgar Allen Poe, and Maupassant. The writing style is described as traditional, eerie, and elusive, written in the language of another era, providing a refreshing break from the more contemporary gory and raunchy horror writing.
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Save:'The Unrest-Cure and Other Stories' by Saki, Edward Gorey is a collection of satirical short stories that poke fun at the social pretensions of the upper class English at the turn of the last century. Saki's writing style, reminiscent of Oscar Wilde but with a unique touch, involves witty and clever storytelling with plots that can include talking cats, werewolves, and bloodthirsty ferrets. The stories are set in various unlikely spots like drawing rooms, country houses, and suburban railways, featuring characters such as languid young men, haughty dowagers, and elegant young women, often with a supernatural twist.
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Save:"The Open Window" is the Saki (H. H. Munro) classic short story that continues to fascinate readers. This is the original story-only word order and difficult vocabulary have been updated. End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes foll
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Save:"The Story-Teller" is one of Saki's (H. H. Munro) best known short stories and it continues to be popular with today's readers.
-The language of one hundred years ago has been extensively modernized
-End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major
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...Nineteen brilliant stories from the satirical master about talking cats, fearsome ferrets, and absurd humans . . .
At a country house party, Cornelius Appin announces that he has discovered a method by which animals can be taught to speak. His late
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Save:"My hunting story isn't a bit like any you've ever heard," said theBaroness. "It happened quite a while ago, when I was abouttwenty-three. I wasn't living apart from my husband then; you see,neither o...The Chronicles Of Clovis is a collection of short stories by Saki. Saki is the pen name H. H. Munro used for his novels. Much of Saki's work contrasts the conventions of Edwardian England with the ruthless but straightforward life-and-death struggles
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Save:'The Night Wire' by H.F. Arnold is a collection of eerie and horror stories that captivate readers with its mysterious and terrifying elements. The stories in the book revolve around themes of radio, telecomms, and late-night broadcasting, creating an atmosphere of suspense and unease. The writing style of H.F. Arnold is described as classic and reminiscent of urban legends, with a focus on the supernatural and unexplained phenomena that leave readers on edge. The short story 'The Night Wire' specifically follows two telegraph operators working the night shift, who witness strange and ominous events that hint at an impending doom, drawing parallels to the film 'Pontypool.'
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Save:The Rocking Horse Winner by D.H. Lawrence is a haunting tale that delves into themes of greed, love, and the complexities of family relationships. The story follows a young boy named Paul who discovers he has a unique ability to predict winning horse races by riding his magical rocking horse. Driven by his mother's insatiable desire for money, Paul becomes consumed by his quest to bring wealth to his family. As the story unfolds, it explores the tragic consequences of greed and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of material wealth. D.H. Lawrence's writing style weaves together elements of psychological depth and haunting imagery to create a captivating narrative that lingers in the reader's mind long after the story ends.
