Publisher's Synopsis
Reginald and Reginald in Russia is a collection of short stories by Saki, also known as H.H. Munro. The book features the misadventures of two Englishmen named Reginald who travel to Russia and get themselves into all sorts of mischief. The stories are satirical and humorous, poking fun at both English and Russian culture. The Reginalds encounter a variety of characters including a Russian princess, a revolutionary, and a Siberian shaman. The book is a witty commentary on the social and political climate of early 20th century Europe, and showcases Saki's talent for clever wordplay and sharp wit.1921. Saki (pseudonym of H. H. Munro), English author, is best known for his witty, sometimes whimsical, often cynical and bizarre short stories; they are collected in Reginald, The Chronicles of Clovis, Beasts and Super-Beasts, and other volumes. Contents include Reginald: Reginald; Reginald on Christmas Presents; Reginald on the Academy; Reginald at the Theater; Reginald's Peace Poem; Reginald's Choir Treat; Reginald on Worries; Reginald on House-Parties; Reginald at the Carlton; Reginald on Besetting Sins; Reginald's Drama; Reginald on Tariffs; Reginald's Christmas Revel; Reginald's Rubaiyat; and The Innocence of Reginald. Reginald in Russia; The Reticence of Lady Anne; The Lost Sanjak; The Sex that Doesn't Shop; The Blood-Feud of Toad-Water; A Young Turkish Catastrophe; Judkin of the Parcels; Gabriel-Ernest; The Saint and the Goblin; The Soul of Laploshka; The Bag; the Strategist; Cross Currents; The Baker's Dozen (A Playlet); and The Mouse. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.