Christmas with Dull People

Name: Christmas with Dull People
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781911547181
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By Saki

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Summary

Christmas with Dull People by Saki is a collection of delightfully sharp tales that satirise typical holiday gatherings. With his signature wit and dark humour, Saki offers a commentary on the absurdities of social conventions during the festive season, making even the most mundane occasions feel humorous and engaging.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a sharp wit and enjoy satirical tales with a twist. The author's skilful storytelling brilliantly pokes fun at the absurdities and idiosyncrasies of the holiday season, offering a delightful blend of humour and insight that fans of classic British fiction will appreciate.

Christmas with Dull People

If you've ever stayed with dull people during what is alleged to be the festive season, you'll know a good dose of Saki is the only cure.

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"They say (said Reginald) that there's nothing sadder than victory except defeat. If you've ever stayed with dull people during what is alleged to be the festive season, you can probably revise that saying."

These Christmas stories present Saki at his inimitable, satirical best as he addresses the most perilous aspects of the holiday period: visiting dull relatives, tolerating Christmas Eve merriment, receiving unwanted gifts, and writing ecstatic thank-you cards for those aforementioned gifts.

The undisputed master of the English short story, never is Saki's satire sharper than when dissecting the customs of the upper classes at Christmas. These are four tales guaranteed to delight and disturb any Christmas gathering.

Christmas with Dull People invites readers into the humorous yet insightful world of Saki's Christmas tales, ensuring a festive experience enriched with wit and razor-sharp observations.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Christmas with Dull People by Saki is often lauded for its sharp wit and dry humour that encapsulates the essence of Edwardian society's quirks during the holiday season. Readers appreciate Saki's ability to highlight the mundanity of Christmas celebrations with biting satire and clever observations, making it a delightful read for those enjoying a humorous take on traditional festivities. The collection is celebrated for its crisp prose and insightful commentary on human nature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911547181

Publisher: Daunt Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Daunt Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 48

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Christmas Books and Gifts Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Saki

About the Author

Saki or Hector Hugh Munro (1870-1916) is one of the undisputed English masters of the short story. Born in Burma, at the age of two he was sent to England after his mother's death. He worked as a journalist and produced some of the finest short stories of the Edwardian era, distinguished by their satirical and macabre take on polite society. He was killed fighting on the Western Front during World War I, despite being officially too old to serve in the British army.

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