The Chronicles of Clovis
Saki
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The Chronicles of Clovis brings together a delightful collection of short stories featuring the witty and mischievous Clovis Sangrail, a character reminiscent of Saki's earlier creation, Reginald. Set in the early 20th century, these tales explore the absurdities of Edwardian society through Clovis's sharp observations and playful antics.
In this third collection, Saki showcases his signature humor, blending satire with a keen eye for the quirks of human behavior. Clovis navigates a world filled with eccentric characters and social conventions, often turning the mundane into the extraordinary with his clever schemes and irreverent charm.
Each story offers a glimpse into the life of a young man who is both a product and a critic of his time, making The Chronicles of Clovis a unique exploration of humor and social commentary. With its engaging narrative style and memorable characters, this collection stands out as a testament to Saki's literary prowess.
Chapitres
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| Introduction by A.A. Milne | 9:07 | Lu par Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) | |
| Esme | 12:16 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Match-Maker | 6:53 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| Tobermory | 19:51 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| Mrs. Packletide's Tiger | 10:28 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Stampeding of Lady Bastable | 8:39 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Background | 9:28 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| Hermann the Irascible - A Story of the Great Weep | 8:01 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Unrest-Cure | 17:09 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Jesting of Arlington Stringham | 9:48 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| Sredni Vashtar | 14:45 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| Adrian | 10:32 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Chaplet | 10:47 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Quest | 13:13 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| Wratislav | 7:54 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Easter Egg | 11:42 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| Filboid Studge, the Story of a Mouse That Helped | 8:49 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Music on the Hill | 17:02 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Story of St. Vespaluus | 21:59 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Way to the Dairy | 17:29 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Peace Offering | 13:49 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Peace of Mowsle Barton | 19:55 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Talking-Out of Tarrington | 7:32 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Hounds of Fate | 20:34 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Recessional | 11:16 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| A Matter of Sentiment | 11:06 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Secret Sin of Septimus Brope | 21:03 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| "Ministers of Grace" | 27:19 | Lu par Graham Redman | |
| The Remoulding of Groby Lington | 22:19 | Lu par Graham Redman |
Critiques
Hilarious stories, wonderfully read
Randall Curb
Saki is one of the funniest writers in English and is sadly overlooked except for a few stories, some of which aren't even his best. "Chronicles of Clovis" is a good place to begin with his fiction. Here all the stories are extremely well-read, distinct, clear, and aware of the humour. If you like these tales, go on to read "Beasts and Super-Beasts," which is recorded with the same high quality of readership. Excellent!
Brilliant
A LibriVox Listener
Graham Redmond has the perfect voice for this witty, sarcastic collection of tales. while the humor is often dry and a bit dark, Saki was quite the marvel of funny writing. I fully intend to foist this recording on all of my friends and acquaintances at the soonest possibility.
Joanne Blackwood
Supburb reading by Graham, he captures the quintessential Saki. Voice. Some of Sakis best works all in one volume. Fantastically entertaining no matter. How many times you listen.
Madprofessor
excellent narrator. enchanting short stories. third time enjoying this collection. sakis wit is one of a kind, and still fresh, after 100+ years
ccarner
A fantastic reading: well recorded, an excellent voice, and superb variation across the characters. Thank you very much, Graham!
Witty and cruel
Timothy Ferguson
Excellent humorous work.
Homophobic
Bill Cosby
Sure Saki might have been gay, but he was not gay enough. We need to judge authors, especially old white ones, by today's standards of weaponized diversity, inclusion and equality. His stories contain no references to gay orgies or ubiquitous Transnormativity. Therefore, he is homophobic. Ban Saki. He is literally Aldolf Hitler
other version with other narrators available also
Basquetteur
here in LibriVox: https://archive.org/details/the_chronicles_of_clovis_1605_librivox So there is more choice