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The Romancers By Hector Hugh Munro (Saki) 10300120197 顾妍 About the writer Hector Hugh Munro (1870 –1916) Pen name: Saki A British writer A blue plaque About the writer Witty, mischievous and sometimes macabre stories satirized Edwardian society and culture Considered a master of the short story and often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker Influenced by Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll and Kipling Influenced A. A. Milne and P. G. Wodehouse Major works Short Stories: Reginald, 1904 Reginald in Russia, 1910 The Chronicles of Clovis, 1911 Beasts and Superbeasts, 1914 The Toys of Peace, 1923 The Square Egg, 1924 A Historical Study: The Rise of the Russian Empire A Fantasy: When William Came (A Story of London Under the Hohenzollerns ) A Parliamentary Parody: The Westminster Alice Life story Born in Akyab, Burma (now known as Myanmar) Brought up in a strict puritanical household Posted to Burma in 1893 Contracted malaria in 1895, resigned and returned to England Attended World War I, killed by a German sniper in 1916 Put that bloody cigarette out! ——his last words Homosexual, that side of [Munros] life had to be secret The Romancers: Summary A professional beggar tried to tell his fake miserable experience to Morton Crosby in order to arouse sympathy in the latter, and eventually get money from him. However, Crosby was too intelligent to believe the beggar’s story. Instead of exposing him directly, Crosby made up an even more ridiculous story. In the end, the beggar failed to cheat Crosby of his money. Main Characters: Morton Crosby portrayed as a man from the city, who is really concerned about his benefits. very suspicious and wary of the stranger. indeed street-smart as he did not succumb to the stranger’s persuasion. cleverly weaved his way out at last. describe the character of most peopl