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Witty, sometimes almost violently so, Saki chose exotic subjects, like talking cats, to highlight the absuridites of Edwardian England. His descriptions, like Oscar Wilde's, cannot fail to delight: from the Baroness in "Esme," "Constance is one of those strapping florid girls that go so well with autumn scenery or Christmas decorations in church." His very short stories don't betray latent fondness for the characters and weaknesses he skewers; they're sharp and unexpected and well worth the read.