The Chronicles of Clovis

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The Chronicles of Clovis is a collection of short stories by Saki, published in 1911. The collection is known for its witty and satirical portrayal of Edwardian society, often highlighting pretension and hypocrisy. A notable story within this collection is "Tobermory," which features a talking cat that threatens to expose secrets heard at a party, serving as a critique of the social elite. Saki's writing style is characterized by epigrams, clever plots, and a touch of cruelty, often with surprise endings.12

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Tobermory
…published in the 1911 collection The Chronicles of Clovis. This miniature masterpiece about a cool and malicious talking cat who threatens to reveal secrets he has heard at a country party satirizes the pretensions and hypocrisies of Edwardian society. Written in supple prose, this once much-anthologized story epitomizes its author’s…
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…published in the 1911 collection The Chronicles of Clovis. This miniature masterpiece about a cool and malicious talking cat who threatens to reveal secrets he has heard at a country party satirizes the pretensions and hypocrisies of Edwardian society. Written in supple prose, this once much-anthologized story epitomizes its author’s…
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