EPISODE · Jul 3, 2025 · 12 MIN
Esme by Saki — A Scandalous Hyena and High Society
from Timeless Tales · host Jesse Hoover
Join us on Timeless Tales for “Esme” by Saki, a riotously dark social comedy first published in 1911. When a disgraced earl’s attempt to host a genteel gathering goes hilariously awry, it’s all thanks to an uninvited—and unnervingly charming—hyena named Esme. With razor‑sharp dialogue, Saki skewers the hypocrisies of Edwardian high society, delivering unexpected twists at every turn. This uproarious short story proves that manners can only contain so much madness—sometimes, you need a wild animal (and a sly narrator) to expose the truth. Tune in for laughter, mayhem, and one of Saki’s most unforgettable satires.#Saki #Esme #EdwardianSatire #ClassicShortStory #TimelessTales #LiteraryPodcast #DarkComedy #HighSocietyHijinks #HyenaTale
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Join us on Timeless Tales for “Esme” by Saki, a riotously dark social comedy first published in 1911. When a disgraced earl’s attempt to host a genteel gathering goes hilariously awry, it’s all thanks to an uninvited—and unnervingly charming—hyena named Esme. With razor‑sharp dialogue, Saki skewers the hypocrisies of Edwardian high society, delivering unexpected twists at every turn. This uproarious short story proves that manners can only contain so much madness—sometimes, you need a wild animal (and a sly narrator) to expose the truth. Tune in for laughter, mayhem, and one of Saki’s most unforgettable satires.#Saki #Esme #EdwardianSatire #ClassicShortStory #TimelessTales #LiteraryPodcast #DarkComedy #HighSocietyHijinks #HyenaTale
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Esme by Saki — A Scandalous Hyena and High Society
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