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The grinning shadow that sat at the feast: In commemoration of Hector Munro, 'Saki'

Professor Tim Connell · Gresham College

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About

Hector Munro was a journalist better known for his satire and biting wit, written under the pen name Saki. He foresaw the outbreak of war and wrote about it in 1913 with When William Came. Although over-age, he volunteered for service at the outbreak of war with the Royal Fusiliers (a City regiment) and died on the Somme. But why did he refuse a commission, why did he not join the Intelligence battalion to stay out of the trenches - and why did he choose the pen-name Saki? A 100-year literary mystery is about to be solved.

The talk

  1. The grinning shadow that sat at the feast: In commemoration of Hector Munro, 'Saki' 2006-11-14 · YouTube

Credits and licence

Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Tim Connell
Year
2006
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Literature and writing, Art, architecture and design
Source
Gresham College
Licence
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