Hector Hugh Munro Quotes
A collection of quotes by Hector Hugh Munro.
Hector Hugh Munro, commonly known by his pen name Saki, was a British writer known for his sharp wit and satirical storytelling. He was born on December 18, 1870, in Akyab, British Burma (now Myanmar) to a Scottish family. However, following the death of his mother, Munro and his siblings were sent to England to live with their strict grandmother and aunts. This experience greatly influenced his writing, as he often depicted characters caught in absurd and repressive social conventions.
Munro started his literary career as a journalist in London, where he began writing short stories under the pseudonym Saki. His distinctive style combined biting humor, wit, and a keen observation of human nature. He is best known for his tales of macabre and ironic twists, often centered around Edwardian upper-class society. His stories frequently satirized the Edwardian era's social hypocrisies, highlighting the darker aspects of human behavior.
Saki's stories gained popularity during his time, published in newspapers and compiled into various collections. Some of his well-known works include "The Open Window," "The Interlopers," and "Tobermory." However, his career was tragically cut short. In August 1914, at the outbreak of World War I, Munro volunteered for military service and was killed in action in France on November 14, 1916. Saki's writing continues to be appreciated for its wit, irony, and black humor, making him a significant figure in English literature.
