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Beasts and Super-Beasts

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"Beasts and Super-Beasts" is a brilliant collection by Saki, filled with his trademark wit and dark humor. Within these pages lies a world where the mundane collides with the bizarre, humans grapple with both societal norms and wild impulses. Each story sharpens into a fine point, targeting the absurdities of Edwardian England with precision and relentless charm. Enjoy tales like "The Open Window" and "The Schartz-Metterklume Method," which cleverly challenge expectations and delight in the unexpected.

© 2019 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781787360266

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Ebook: July 30, 2019

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