02222cam a22003013u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100002100111245003000132264005100162300004700213336002600260337002600286338003600312500003100348508006300379520134000442534004501782653003501827856004101862999001701903555UtSlPG20260610133033.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSaki,d1870-191614aThe Unbearable Bassington 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1996-06-01  aTranscribed from the 1913 John Lane edition by David Price  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aManners and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/555  c42683d42683