The Open Window by H.H. Munro (SAKI) "Out through that window, three years ago to a day, her husband and her two young brothers went off for their day's shooting. They never came back."

He made a desperate but only partially successful effort to turn the talk on to a less ghastly topic; he was conscious that his hostess was giving him only a fragment of her attention, and her eyes were …

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Jun 22, 2017 · But ‘The Open Window’ remains more than a window (to reach for the inevitable metaphor) onto a vanished world. It is a timeless tale about truth and fiction, and, yes, a parable …

"The Open Window" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro (Saki), published in November 1911 in The Westminster Gazette. It tells of Framton Nuttel's visit to the Sappleton family home.

"The Open Window" by Saki is a 1914 short story about Framton Nuttel, who is frightened by the fanciful lies of his new neighbors' niece, Vera. While visiting his neighbors, Framton meets...

The Open Window study guide contains a biography of Saki (Hector Hugh Munro), literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

This story by Saki satirizes the social obligations imposed upon the middle and upper classes by late-Victorian/Edwardian etiquette. A pompous hypochondriac is holidaying in a peaceful country village …

It’s very brief, easy to read, and highly entertaining, making it a standout even among Saki’s stories. It’s a popular short story for students. Can’t find any Sparknotes? No problem. This analysis of “The …

“The Open Window” is Saki’s most popular short story. It was first collected in Beasts and Super-Beasts in 1914. Saki’s wit is at the height of its power in this story of a spontaneous practical joke played …