Project Gutenberg 1996-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 139 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.) en Manners and customs -- Fiction PR Text Best Books Ever Listings Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 323028 322944 2024-09-01T05:55:02.503176 2023-10-01T05:37:11.962298 text/html text/html 325890 2013-02-04T03:58:37 text/html 152873 2013-02-04T04:02:08 text/html application/zip 203460 2024-09-01T05:55:08.060141 application/epub+zip 207146 2024-09-01T05:55:04.078166 application/epub+zip 176695 2024-09-01T05:55:03.149165 application/epub+zip 362995 2024-09-01T05:55:11.396110 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339613 2024-09-01T05:55:07.391172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310408 2022-09-01T06:22:58.578624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 309859 309818 2024-09-01T05:55:02.039225 2023-10-01T05:37:11.444292 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 309552 2013-02-04T03:57:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 120080 2013-02-04T04:02:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18420 2024-09-01T05:55:11.535109 application/rdf+xml 14813 2024-09-01T05:55:03.494222 image/jpeg 4084 2024-09-01T05:55:03.318161 image/jpeg 202714 2024-09-01T05:55:02.539186 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia