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The Toys of Peace and Other Stories
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ISBN10: 1592241921
ISBN13: 9781592241927
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Aug 8 2003
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781592241927
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Aug 8 2003
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This collection showcases Saki's signature wit, dark humor, and satirical take on Edwardian society. The title story, The Toys of Peace, humorously critiques the well-meaning but misguided efforts of parents to promote pacifism through peaceful toys. Throughout the collection, Saki masterfully exposes the absurdities of human behavior, often with unexpected twists, offering sharp commentary on social norms and human nature.
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