The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers

Delve into this posthumous collection that showcases the author's final satirical observations on the absurdities of human nature. The title story amusingly contrasts the dullness of pacifist education with the innate human desire for conflict, as children reject "civilian" toys in favor of imaginary battles. These sketches continue to display the signature wit and macabre humor that define the author's earlier work, though often with a slightly more reflective tone. It serves as a fitting farewell from a master of the short story, offering a last glimpse into an Edwardian world on the brink of irrevocable change.