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.
Chapters
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| Introduction by A.A. Milne | 9:07 | Read by Alan Davis Drake (1945-2010) | |
| Esme | 12:16 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Match-Maker | 6:53 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| Tobermory | 19:51 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| Mrs. Packletide's Tiger | 10:28 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Stampeding of Lady Bastable | 8:39 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Background | 9:28 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| Hermann the Irascible - A Story of the Great Weep | 8:01 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Unrest-Cure | 17:09 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Jesting of Arlington Stringham | 9:48 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| Sredni Vashtar | 14:45 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| Adrian | 10:32 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Chaplet | 10:47 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Quest | 13:13 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| Wratislav | 7:54 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Easter Egg | 11:42 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| Filboid Studge, the Story of a Mouse That Helped | 8:49 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Music on the Hill | 17:02 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Story of St. Vespaluus | 21:59 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Way to the Dairy | 17:29 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Peace Offering | 13:49 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Peace of Mowsle Barton | 19:55 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Talking-Out of Tarrington | 7:32 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Hounds of Fate | 20:34 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Recessional | 11:16 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| A Matter of Sentiment | 11:06 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Secret Sin of Septimus Brope | 21:03 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| "Ministers of Grace" | 27:19 | Read by Graham Redman | |
| The Remoulding of Groby Lington | 22:19 | Read by Graham Redman |
Reviews
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