Hector Hugh Munro
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Definition
Proper noun: - British writer of short stories (1870-1916): Hector Hugh Munro was a British author, better known by his pen name Saki. He is famous for his witty, mischievous, and sometimes macabre short stories that satirize Edwardian society and culture.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The short story "The Open Window" is a famous work by Hector Hugh Munro.
- Students of English literature often study the clever plots and dark humor in the works of Hector Hugh Munro.
Advanced Usage
- Referring to the authorial style or literary legacy: The name can be used to denote the distinctive characteristics of his writing.
- The tale had a definite touch of Hector Hugh Munro in its sharp, unexpected ending.
Variants and Related Words
- Saki (pen name): The pseudonym under which Hector Hugh Munro published his works.
- Saki's stories are celebrated for their irony and elegance.
Synonyms
- Saki: Pen name.
- H. H. Munro: Abbreviated form of the name.
Noun
- British writer of short stories (1870-1916)