“The Open Window” is the Saki (H. H. Munro) classic short story that continues to fascinate readers with its mischief.

-The language of over 100 years ago has been updated making the text easily understood by today’s readers.

-Every effort has been made to keep the story as close to the original as possible - only word order and difficult vocabulary have been changed.

-End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text.

-Biographical information on Saki is included.

-Modern readers will better understand and appreciate the story and its twist ending.

For more short stories in easy to understand modern English search for “George Lakon” and www.EasyStories.net.