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The Classic Collection of Saki
The Music on the Hill, The Unrest-Cure, Gabriel-Ernest, The Open Window and othersBy SakiNarrated by Trevor O'Hare, Mark Bowen, Peter CoatesLength1h 25m
About this audiobook
Step into the witty, unsettling, and delightfully ironic world of Saki (H.H. Munro), one of the sharpest voices in Edwardian literature. This classic collection gathers his most memorable and darkly humorous short stories, including
The Music on the Hill, The Unrest-Cure, Gabriel-Ernest, and the widely loved
The Open Window.
Saki's tales are known for their unexpected twists, elegant prose, and subtle satire of British society, often exposing the absurdities behind genteel manners and upper-class conventions. His characters—sometimes mischievous, sometimes monstrous—leave a lasting impression with their razor-sharp wit and unpredictable actions.
This volume is a perfect introduction to Saki's unique storytelling style, blending comedy with the macabre, sophistication with the surreal. Whether you're encountering his work for the first time or returning to a favorite classic, this collection offers a timeless exploration of human folly and social satire at its finest.
Contents
• The Music on the Hill
• The Unrest-Cure
• The Toys of Peace
• The Open Window
• The Boar-Pig
• Sredni Vashtar
• Gabriel-Ernest
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length1 hr 25 mins
Narrated byTrevor O'Hare, Mark Bowen, Peter Coates
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJun 18, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Classic Collection of Saki - Intro
9The Open Window
2The Music on the Hill - Intro
10The Boar-Pig - Intro
3The Music on the Hill
11The Boar-Pig
4The Unrest-Cure - Intro
12Sredni Vashtar - Intro
5The Unrest-Cure
13Sredni Vashtar
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6The Toys of Peace - Intro
14Gabriel-Ernest - Intro
7The Toys of Peace
15Gabriel-Ernest
8The Open Window - Intro
16The Classic Collection of Saki-Outro