Publisher's Synopsis
"Reginald in Russia and Other Sketches" is a collection of short stories written by Hector Hugh Munro, who wrote under the pseudonym Saki. Saki was a British writer known for his witty and satirical stories set in Edwardian England. Published in 1910, "Reginald in Russia" contains a series of humorous sketches that often feature the character Reginald, an urbane and mischievous young man who navigates various social situations with wit and charm. The stories in the collection typically involve themes of social satire, absurdity, and the clash between conventional norms and individual eccentricity. Saki's writing is characterized by his sharp observational humor, clever wordplay, and sly commentary on the foibles of society. Through his stories, he skewers the pretensions and hypocrisies of the upper classes while also offering incisive insights into human nature.
