Saki
The Unbearable Bassington is a satirical novel by the British author Saki (pseudonym of Hector Hugh Munro). The story follows the life of Comus Bassington, a young man from a wealthy family who is bored with his privileged life and seeks out new experiences. Comus is a charming and witty character, but also selfish and manipulative. He spends his time pursuing pleasure and causing mischief, often at the expense of others.The novel is set in Edwardian England and explores the themes of class, social status, and morality. Saki uses his trademark wit and humor to poke fun at the upper classes and their frivolous lifestyles. The book also contains elements of parody and satire, with references to contemporary literature and culture.As the story progresses, Comus becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and begins to question his values and beliefs. He falls in love with a woman who challenges him to be a better person, but ultimately chooses to follow his own desires rather than doing what is right.The Unbearable Bassington is a witty and entertaining read that offers a biting critique of Edwardian society. It is a classic of British literature and a must-read for fans of satire and humor.1912. Saki (pseudonym of H. H. Munro), English author, is best known for his witty, sometimes whimsical, often cynical and bizarre short stories; they are collected in Reginald, The Chronicles of Clovis, Beasts and Super-Beasts, and other volumes. At the beginning of Munro’s first novel, The Unbearable Bassington, the reader assumes that what they are reading is going to be exactly like his Reginald stories, but on a larger scale. Comus Bassington is another of the upper class young men with a cynical outlook on life. The plot is basically that his mother keeps trying to arrange things for Comus; a job as a secretary or an advantageous marriage, only for Comus to spoil things by selfishness or an unwillingness to be guided by another. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
