# Beasts and Super-Beasts

**Author:** Saki
**Tags:** Humorous stories, Supernatural, Short stories, English
**Price:** Free
**Formats:** DOCX, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT
**Downloads:** 44
**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96048

## Description

Step into the darkly humorous world of Saki with "Beasts and Super-Beasts," a collection of short stories that brilliantly skewers Edwardian society. Published in 1914, this final anthology before his untimely death showcases Saki's signature wit, cynical observations, and penchant for the macabre. Through a series of sharply crafted tales, he introduces readers to an array of eccentric characters, mischievous children, and often cunning animals who frequently expose the folly and hypocrisy of their human counterparts.

From the unsettling encounter in "The Open Window" to the clever deception of "The Story-Teller," Saki masterfully blends the mundane with the fantastical, offering unexpected twists and subtly subversive social critiques. Recurring characters like the impertinent Clovis Sangrail navigate a world where social graces are a thin veneer over unpredictable desires and wild instincts. This collection is a timeless journey into the bizarre and the brilliant, affirming Saki's place as a master of the short story form.