Another Trio of Saki: 'The Elk', 'A Holiday Task', and 'The Schartz-Metterklume Method' (Unabridged) [Unabridged  Nonfiction]

Another Trio of Saki: 'The Elk', 'A Holiday Task', and 'The Schartz-Metterklume Method' (Unabridged) [Unabridged Nonfiction]

Title: Another Trio of Saki: 'The Elk', 'A Holiday Task', and 'The Schartz-Metterklume Method' (Unabridged) [Unabridged Nonfiction]
Author: Saki
Release: 2008-05-20
Kind: audiobook
Genre: Classics
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Another Trio of Saki: 'The Elk', 'A Holi Saki
Saki was the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro (December 18, 1870 - November 13, 1916), a British writer, whose witty and sometimes macabre stories satirized Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story and is often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker. His tales feature delicately drawn characters and finely judged narratives. This audiobook collects three more of his finest short stories:
"The Elk" - The grandmother of Bertie Thropplestance is intent on making sure he marries the right woman, and it would seem that their tame elk would have a large part to play in the charade!

"A Holiday Task" - a lady has lost her memory and acquires the help of Kenelm Jerton to help her eliminate all the possibilities from her inquiries. A bout of mischievous methods lead to a surprising conclusion.

"The Schartz-Metterklume Method" - At a railway station, an arrogant and overbearing woman mistakes the mischievous Lady Carlotta for the governess she expected. Lady Carlotta, deciding not to correct the mistake, presents herself as a proponent of "the Schartz-Metterklume method" of making children understand history by acting it out themselves. She chooses a rather unsuitable historical episode for her first lesson.

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