{"id":8730,"date":"2023-09-08T15:43:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T19:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lecturia.org\/?post_type=libros&#038;p=8730"},"modified":"2023-09-08T15:43:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T19:43:16","slug":"saki-reginald-in-russia-and-other-sketches","status":"publish","type":"libros","link":"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/en\/books\/saki-reginald-in-russia-and-other-sketches\/","title":{"rendered":"Saki: Reginald in Russia and Other Sketches"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id8730_a37bbf-35{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id8730_a37bbf-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id8730_a37bbf-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id8730_a37bbf-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8730_d8422b-60:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image8730_d8422b-60.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;}.kb-image8730_d8422b-60 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image8730_d8422b-60 img.kb-img, .kb-image8730_d8422b-60 .kb-img img{filter:drop-shadow(0px 0px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8730_d8422b-60\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Saki-Reginald-in-Russia-and-Other-Sketches.jpg\" alt=\"Saki: Reginald in Russia and Other Sketches\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Saki-Reginald-in-Russia-and-Other-Sketches.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Saki-Reginald-in-Russia-and-Other-Sketches-183x300.jpg 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8730_5c42d5-ac kb-section-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-36ffa019 gb-headline-text\">Bibliographic data<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8730_ca174b-2a.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image8730_ca174b-2a .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:120px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image8730_ca174b-2a.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image8730_ca174b-2a .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image8730_ca174b-2a{max-width:120px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image8730_ca174b-2a{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image8730_ca174b-2a img{width:100%;}.kb-image8730_ca174b-2a:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image8730_ca174b-2a.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-image8730_ca174b-2a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image8730_ca174b-2a img.kb-img, .kb-image8730_ca174b-2a .kb-img img{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8730_ca174b-2a size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Saki-Hector-Hugh-Munro.jpg\" alt=\"Saki (Hector Hugh Munro)\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Saki-Hector-Hugh-Munro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Saki-Hector-Hugh-Munro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Saki-Hector-Hugh-Munro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Saki-Hector-Hugh-Munro-610x343.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Saki-Hector-Hugh-Munro-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Saki-Hector-Hugh-Munro-1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Title: Reginald in Russia and Other Sketches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Author: Saki (Hector Hugh Munro)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date: 1910<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publisher: Methuen &amp; Co.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type: Short stories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-30fa952e gb-headline-text\">Synopsis:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73d81254\">\n\n<p>\u201cReginald in Russia and Other Sketches\u201d is a collection of short stories by the acclaimed British writer Saki (Hector Hugh Munro). Published in 1910 by Methuen &amp; Co., this compilation showcases Saki\u2019s sharp social observation and biting wit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The titular story, \u201cReginald in Russia,\u201d takes us on a journey with the protagonist, Reginald, to the vast and enigmatic land of Russia. Through his eyes, Saki delves into the complexities and contradictions of Russian society, and Reginald, with his British insight, offers humorous and often ironic commentary on the customs and behavior of his hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other tales in the collection span a range of themes and settings, from British high society to the farthest corners of Europe. Through these narratives, Saki displays his knack for portraying human nature with a touch of cynicism and humor. His characters, often caught in absurd or comical situations, reflect the idiosyncrasies and pretensions of Edwardian society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, \u201cReginald in Russia\u201d is a brilliant display of Saki\u2019s storytelling prowess and his ability to blend humor, satire, and social observation in concise yet impactful tales. It is essential reading for those interested in 20th-century British literature and Saki\u2019s subtle critiques of the society of his era.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fbeb7858 gb-headline-text\">Content:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a4668d7b\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reginald in Russia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/en\/short-stories\/saki-the-reticence-of-lady-anne\/8466\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/en\/short-stories\/saki-the-reticence-of-lady-anne\/8466\/\">The Reticence of Lady Anne<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Lost Sanjak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sex That Doesn\u2019t Shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Blood-Feud of Toad-Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Young Turkish Catastrophe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judkin of the Parcels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gabriel-Ernest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Saint and the Goblin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Soul of Laploshka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Strategist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross Currents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Baker\u2019s Dozen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Mouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":8731,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":""},"tags":[584,597],"class_list":["post-8730","libros","type-libros","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-great-britain","tag-saki-hector-hugh-munro-en"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"post_tag":[{"value":584,"label":"Great Britain"},{"value":597,"label":"Saki (Hector Hugh Munro)"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/lecturia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Saki-Reginald-in-Russia-and-Other-Sketches.jpg",300,492,false],"author_info":[],"comment_info":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/libros\/8730","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/libros"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/libros"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8730"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lecturia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8730"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}