Project Gutenberg 1995-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 483 Saki 1870 1916 Munro, Hector Hugh Munro, H. H. (Hector Hugh) Beasts and Super-Beasts The she-wolf -- Laura -- The boar-pig -- The Brogue -- The hen -- The open window -- The treasure-ship -- The cobweb -- The lull -- The unkindest blow -- The romancers -- The Schartz-Metterklume method -- The seventh pullet -- The blind spot -- Dusk -- A touch of realism -- Cousin Teresa -- The Yarkand manner -- The Byzantine omelette -- The Feast of Nemesis -- The dreamer -- The quince tree -- The forbidden buzzards -- The stake -- Clovis on parental responsibilities -- A holiday task -- The stalled ox -- The story-teller -- A defensive diamond -- The elk -- Down pens -- The name-day -- The lumber room -- Fur -- The philanthropist and the happy cat -- On approval. Transcribed from the 1914 John Lane, The Bodley Head edition by David Price "Beasts and Super-Beasts" by H. H. Munro, known as Saki, is a collection of short stories likely written during the late 19th century. The stories often feature whimsical and satirical elements intertwined with themes of nature, magic, and human folly, showcasing Saki's signature dark humor and clever narrative style. Key characters, such as Leonard Bilsiter, who dabbles in mysterious esoteric powers, and Mary Hampton, engage in fanciful discussions about transformation and the unseen forces that govern their world. The opening of the collection introduces the character of Leonard Bilsiter, who struggles to capture the attention and intrigue of his peers through his claims of supernatural abilities. Leonard’s visit to a house party leads to humorous exchanges about his supposed powers, particularly one where he is challenged to turn Mary Hampton into a "she-wolf." As the narrative unfolds, the atmosphere shifts from lighthearted banter to chaos when a real wolf unexpectedly appears in place of Mary, inciting panic among the guests. This clever mix of absurdity and suspense sets the tone for Saki's exploration of the unpredictable nature of life and the folly of human beliefs, establishing a captivating entry point into the anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Humorous stories Supernatural -- Fiction Short stories, English PR Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 409523 409422 2024-09-01T04:57:19.092216 2023-10-01T04:47:25.134654 text/html text/html 422206 2011-12-26T05:02:58 text/html 155532 2011-12-26T05:04:57 text/html application/zip 202865 2024-09-01T04:57:25.490192 application/epub+zip 208012 2024-09-01T04:57:20.676243 application/epub+zip 208011 2024-09-01T04:57:19.740200 application/epub+zip 391762 2024-09-01T04:57:29.377149 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358551 2024-09-01T04:57:24.831230 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358639 2022-09-01T05:08:56.944955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392760 392702 2024-09-01T04:57:18.367271 2023-10-01T04:47:24.491662 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 392547 2011-12-26T05:02:33 text/plain; charset=utf-8 151432 2011-12-26T05:04:57 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19395 2024-09-01T04:57:29.511164 application/rdf+xml 14128 2024-09-01T04:57:20.102221 image/jpeg 3699 2024-09-01T04:57:19.923232 image/jpeg 201900 2024-09-01T04:57:19.128242 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia