The Short Stories of Saki (H. H. Munro) - 1936 - Chr. Morley

Christopher Morley (compiler) - The Short Stories of Saki (H. H. Munro), complete with an introduction by Christopher Morley - London, John Lane/The Bodley Head Ltd., 1936 - 11th ed. - Original edition: 1930 - XIII+718+2p .(pub.) - Hardcover: cloth binding with gilt-printed spine - 13.40×19cm - Good copy: minimal signs of use and wear on the cover, spine UV-discoloured.

•      Christopher Darlington Morley (1890–1957) was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. He also produced stage productions for a few years and cool college lectures.
•      Hector Hugh Munro (1870-1916) was a witty British author who published under the pen name SAKI or H.H. Munro. The inspiration for the pen name "Saki" is unknown, it may be based upon a character in a poem or on a South American monkey. Given Munro's intellect, wit, and mischvious nature it's possible it was based on both simultaneously. As a writer, Munro (Saki) was a master of the short story form and is often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker. E.F. Benson shares his sardonic style.
•      Biography: Ethel M. Munro was the elder sister of H.H. Munro.

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