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Hector Hugh Munro (18 December 1870 - 14 November 1916), better known by the pen name Saki, and also frequently as H. H. Munro, was a British writer whose witty, mischievous and sometimes macabre stories satirize Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the... Read Full Overview

"Reginald" from Saki. British writer (1870-1916).

"Reginald" from Hector Hugh Munro. British author, known by the pen name Saki (1870-1916).

""Reginald"" is a collection of witty and satirical short stories written by the British author Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. First published in 1904, the book introduces readers to the mischievous and irreverent character of Reginald, a young man with... Read Full Overview

Reginald was Saki's third book and, like The Westminster Alice, was a collection of the author's satiric newspaper pieces. With Reginald, Saki greatly broadened the scope of his commentary on the social world of Edwardian Britain.In many of the short sketches, Reginald and the... Read Full Overview

Reginald

I did it-I who should have known better. I persuaded Reginald to go to the McKillops' garden-party against his will. We all make mistakes occasionally. "They know you're here, and they'll think it so funny if you don't go. And I want particularly to be in with Mrs. McKillop just... Read Full Overview

Complete and unabridged paperback edition.

First published in 1904.