In this sharp, satirical short story by H.H. Munro—better known as Saki—Clovis takes on the subject of child-rearing, or rather, how to get back at parents through their children. With trademark wit and understated menace, Saki’s tale skewers social norms, exposing the absurdities of upper-class pretensions with comedic finesse. Clovis on Parental Responsibility is a perfect example of why Saki remains a master of the short story form: economical, irreverent, and unforgettable.#Saki #HHMunro #Clovis #ClassicShortStory #Satire #BritishHumor #LiteraryFiction #WittyReads #AudiobookShortStory #ShortStoryOfTheDay

In this episode of Timeless Tales, we explore Ernest Hemingway’s “Cat in the Rain,” first published in 1925 as part of his In Our Time collection. Trapped indoors by relentless rain, an American wife spots a drenched cat outside her hotel window and embarks on a small but telling mission to rescue it. Through Hemingway’s signature iceberg style, her simple act unfolds into a meditation on unspoken desires, marital distance, and the search for tenderness in a harsh world. Join us for a deep dive into the hidden currents beneath this masterful, 1,145-word story and discover why every drop of rain carries weight.#ErnestHemingway
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In this episode of Timeless Tales, we delve into The Huntsman—one of Chekhov’s early masterpieces first published in Peterburgskaya Gazeta on August 1, 1885. Yegor, a handsome hunter employed by a local landowner, stumbles upon Pelageya, the serf he married twelve years before in a match neither chose. Their terse conversation in the forest unmasks Yegor’s proud disdain for village life and Pelageya’s desperate longing for recognition. Through crisp, compassionate prose, Chekhov explores themes of social hierarchy, marital obligation, and the human cost of “progress” in Tsarist Russia. Join us as we uncover the story’s emotional depth, Chekhov’s subtle irony, and why this “one‑page encounter” lingers long after the final line.

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