Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 1999-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 411 Saki 1870 1916 Munro, Hector Hugh Munro, H. H. (Hector Hugh) Reginald in Russia, and Other Sketches 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 -- The mouse. This etext was prepared from the 1910 Methuen and Co. edition by Jane Duff; proofed by David Price "Reginald in Russia, and Other Sketches" by Saki is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book features the character Reginald, who navigates the quirks and contradictions of society, particularly in relation to his encounters in Russia. Through a mix of humor and sharp social commentary, the stories explore the clash between cultures and the absurdities of human behavior. At the start of the collection, Reginald appears in a Russian Princess's salon, where he observes and critiques the peculiarities of his surroundings, including the decor and the princess's opinions. He engages in witty banter, revealing both his frivolous nature and a keen insight into social injustice. The exchanges between Reginald and the Princess highlight cultural misunderstandings and the inherent contradictions in their worldviews, paving the way for a humorous yet poignant critique of society's norms. The opening portion sets the tone for the subsequent sketches, showcasing Saki's astute satire and entertaining storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English fiction Short stories, English PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: British Literature 175729 2025-08-01T11:21:12.996669 text/html 175192 2010-09-12T13:21:43 text/html 64872 2010-09-12T13:24:41 text/html application/zip 143966 2025-08-01T11:21:19.738647 application/epub+zip 144088 2025-08-01T11:21:16.310651 application/epub+zip 127850 2025-08-01T11:21:15.072671 application/epub+zip 310569 2025-08-01T11:21:22.189677 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286823 2025-08-01T11:21:18.907695 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259596 2022-09-01T12:42:12.961256 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153905 2025-08-01T11:21:12.574713 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 153608 2010-09-12T13:21:10 text/plain; charset=utf-8 60793 2010-09-12T13:24:41 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 151574 2010-09-12T13:24:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60482 2010-09-12T13:24:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20900 2025-08-01T11:21:22.363648 application/rdf+xml 16496 2025-08-01T11:21:15.574657 image/jpeg 3882 2025-08-01T11:21:15.324662 image/jpeg 138071 2025-08-01T11:21:13.012713 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia