Project Gutenberg 1995-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 717 Saki 1870 1916 Munro, Hector Hugh Munro, H. H. (Hector Hugh) Beasts and Super-Beasts Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beasts_and_Super-Beasts The she-wolf -- Laura -- The boar-pig -- The Brogue -- The hen -- The open window -- The treasure-ship -- The cobweb -- The lull -- The unkindest blow -- The romancers -- The Schartz-Metterklume method -- The seventh pullet -- The blind spot -- Dusk -- A touch of realism -- Cousin Teresa -- The Yarkand manner -- The Byzantine omelette -- The Feast of Nemesis -- The dreamer -- The quince tree -- The forbidden buzzards -- The stake -- Clovis on parental responsibilities -- A holiday task -- The stalled ox -- The story-teller -- A defensive diamond -- The elk -- Down pens -- The name-day -- The lumber room -- Fur -- The philanthropist and the happy cat -- On approval. Transcribed from the 1914 John Lane, The Bodley Head edition by David Price "Beasts and Super-Beasts" by H. H. Munro, known as Saki, is a collection of short stories likely written during the late 19th century. The stories often feature whimsical and satirical elements intertwined with themes of nature, magic, and human folly, showcasing Saki's signature dark humor and clever narrative style. Key characters, such as Leonard Bilsiter, who dabbles in mysterious esoteric powers, and Mary Hampton, engage in fanciful discussions about transformation and the unseen forces that govern their world. The opening of the collection introduces the character of Leonard Bilsiter, who struggles to capture the attention and intrigue of his peers through his claims of supernatural abilities. Leonard’s visit to a house party leads to humorous exchanges about his supposed powers, particularly one where he is challenged to turn Mary Hampton into a "she-wolf." As the narrative unfolds, the atmosphere shifts from lighthearted banter to chaos when a real wolf unexpectedly appears in place of Mary, inciting panic among the guests. This clever mix of absurdity and suspense sets the tone for Saki's exploration of the unpredictable nature of life and the folly of human beliefs, establishing a captivating entry point into the anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Humorous stories Supernatural -- Fiction Short stories, English PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: British Literature 409654 2025-07-01T04:50:03.873870 text/html 422206 2011-12-26T05:02:58 text/html 155532 2011-12-26T05:04:57 text/html application/zip 224010 2025-07-01T04:50:10.259864 application/epub+zip 228918 2025-07-01T04:50:05.836858 application/epub+zip 228917 2025-07-01T04:50:04.596898 application/epub+zip 432128 2025-07-01T04:50:13.826874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398967 2025-07-01T04:50:09.543893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358639 2022-09-01T05:08:56.944955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392760 2025-07-01T04:50:03.233909 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 392547 2011-12-26T05:02:33 text/plain; charset=utf-8 151432 2011-12-26T05:04:57 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19892 2025-07-01T04:50:13.957825 application/rdf+xml 14050 2025-07-01T04:50:05.087879 image/jpeg 3680 2025-07-01T04:50:04.841876 image/jpeg 221546 2025-07-01T04:50:03.905872 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia