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The Unbearable Bassington
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025397337
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Unbearable Bassington is a masterclass in social satire and the debut novel of the celebrated Edwardian wit, Saki (H.H. Munro). Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London high society, the narrative explores the turbulent relationship between Francesca Bassington and her handsome, yet hopelessly irresponsible son, Comus. Francesca is a woman of taste and ambition whose primary goal is to maintain her social standing and her beloved drawing-room furniture, while Comus is a charming youth whose inability to conform to societal expectations leads to a series of social blunders and his eventual downfall.
Through sharp dialogue and biting irony, Saki dissects the vanity, cruelty, and superficiality of the British upper class. While the author is primarily known for his macabre and witty short stories, this longer work allows for a deeper exploration of character and a more sustained tragic tone. The Unbearable Bassington remains a poignant reflection on the consequences of selfishness and the rigid structures of a fading era. It is a work of profound literary merit, balancing devastating humor with a lingering sense of melancholy, making it essential reading for fans of classic British literature and sophisticated social commentary.
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