The Chronicles of Clovis

"The Chronicles of Clovis" by Saki is a collection of short stories set in the Edwardian era that centers on the clever and impish Clovis Sangrail, whose escapades unfold with a mix of intelligence, mockery, and bleak comedy, as he navigates a cast of strange and unusual characters. The book starts by introducing Clovis and highlighting his witty humor through conversations with peculiar individuals, like a Baroness. For example, in the excerpt we reviewed the reader discovers Clovis's sarcastic humor while he's talking with a Baroness about a hunting story. This wit is illustrated more when their conversation turns to a ridiculous encounter with a hyena, underscoring Clovis’s knack for turning ordinary situations into funny adventures.