Project Gutenberg 1996-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 252 Saki 1870 1916 Munro, Hector Hugh Munro, H. H. (Hector Hugh) The Unbearable Bassington Transcribed from the 1913 John Lane edition by David Price "The Unbearable Bassington" by Saki is a novel written during the early 20th century, likely in the 1910s. It explores themes of social relationships, personal ambitions, and family dynamics through the experiences of its central character, Francesca Bassington, and her son Comus, capturing the complexities of their lives in a society marked by rigid expectations and shifting fortunes. The opening of the book introduces Francesca, a woman who, despite her superficial charm and elegance, grapples with the burdens of her circumstances, particularly concerning her son Comus—a spirited, rebellious youth who seems ill-fitted for conventional success. As Francesca contemplates her past and the precariousness of her present situation, the narrative reveals her keen desire to preserve her comfortable lifestyle, entwined with her son’s destiny. The dynamic sets the stage for a humorous yet poignant examination of Francesca's attempts to manipulate social circumstances in her favor, showcasing Saki's wit and insight into human behavior. Through Francesca’s interactions with her brother Henry and her reflections on Comus, the novel hints at an exploration of identity amidst societal expectations, suggesting that the pursuit of happiness might often come at a personal cost. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Manners and customs -- Fiction PR Text Best Books Ever Listings Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 323155 2025-07-01T05:46:52.149958 text/html 325890 2013-02-04T03:58:37 text/html 152873 2013-02-04T04:02:08 text/html application/zip 226378 2025-07-01T05:46:58.744920 application/epub+zip 229827 2025-07-01T05:46:54.928921 application/epub+zip 197638 2025-07-01T05:46:53.741971 application/epub+zip 408139 2025-07-01T05:47:01.784932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384765 2025-07-01T05:46:57.971954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310408 2022-09-01T06:22:58.578624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 309859 2025-07-01T05:46:51.706448 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 309552 2013-02-04T03:57:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 120080 2013-02-04T04:02:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18817 2025-07-01T05:47:01.904891 application/rdf+xml 14718 2025-07-01T05:46:54.229938 image/jpeg 4098 2025-07-01T05:46:53.986925 image/jpeg 222280 2025-07-01T05:46:52.179994 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia