Dusk

In Saki's short story "Dusk," the narrative unfolds in a park at twilight, symbolically referred to as the "hour of the defeated." The protagonist, Norman Gortsby, reflects on his own sense of defeat while observing the people around him. His solitude is interrupted by the arrival of two characters: an elderly man and a well-dressed young man who appears troubled. Duration - 10m. Author - Saki. Narrator - Walter Miller. Published Date - Wednesday, 24 January 2024. Copyright - © 1913 Hector Hugh Munro ©.