The Black Poodle, and Other Tales

F. Anstey's "The Black Poodle, and Other Tales" presents a delightful collection of whimsical narratives that deftly blend humor with acute social observation. Renowned for his sharp wit, Anstey employs a playful literary style, weaving fantastical elements with the everyday dilemmas of Victorian society. The tales, including a peculiar adventure involving an enigmatic black poodle, reveal intrica...