The Unbearable Bassington edition by Hector Hugh Munro Literature Fiction eBooks
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This early work by H. H. Munro was originally published in 1912 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Unbearable Bassington' is a novel detailing the story of Comus Bassington, the only son of Francesca Bassington, and his attempt to marry a wealthy woman so as to save his mother from losing her house. Hector Hugh Munro was born in Akyab, Burma in 1870. He was raised by aunts in North Devon, England, before returning to Burma in his early twenties to join the Colonial Burmese Military Police. Later, Munro returned once more to England, where he embarked on his career as a journalist, becoming well-known for his satirical ‘Alice in Westminster’ political sketches, which appeared in the Westminster Gazette. Arguably better-remembered by his pen name, ‘Saki’, Munro is now considered a master of the short story, with tales such as ‘The Open Window’ regarded as examples of the form at its finest.
The Unbearable Bassington edition by Hector Hugh Munro Literature Fiction eBooks
How fascinating these times must have been ! I am thinking of the period stretching from 1870 to 1914. Fascinating, of course, for the 20% or so of the population who lived between well and very well. For the poor, the times are never fascinating.Here, I am choosing 1912 and the publication of Saki's "The unbearable Bassington". At first, I thought it had been written in the 1930s. The man was ahead of his time.
You could say it's a biography, rather than a novel. The young Comus Bassington is extremely good-looking, charming and articulate. His mother adores him. The feeling is not returned because he is also selfish, insensitive and irresponsible. He destroys everything he touches and antagonises all those who would be ready to like or love him. In the end, he detroys himself. He is as condemned to fail as is Orestes in Euripides' tragedy. Like all of us, Comus is his own worst enemy.
So is his mother whose irrational attraction for "objets d'art" and beautiful furniture can never compensate for her lack of human warmth.
So is his best friend, a pale copy of Comus himself, but rather dull and down to earth.
So is the wealthy young lady they are both courting. She plumbs for the dull one. Given the choice between these two, she makes the right choice. Comus would undoubtedly have dilapidated her fortune. Disappointed by her conventional, dreary marriage, she enjoys a one-night stand with a Russian captain. We can't help feeling that he will be followed by many.
In self-exile, Comus chooses to commit suicide in a slow, masochistic fashion. He lets himself die.
The style is wonderful ; very light and a tad precious to start with, more sober towards the end. The "novel" starts with a succession of incisive, pityless portraits of the " le tout Londres", at times reminiscent of La Bruyère's Caractères. The plot - if you can call it that - underlines the quiet desperation of those who, in the eyes of "ordinary" people should have everything it takes to be happy.
The mixture of elegance and sadless is unforgettable.
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The Unbearable Bassington edition by Hector Hugh Munro Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Very funny in places but not much of a story.
Bassington doesn't quite become the subject so much as does
His aunt and her place in society.
Witty, emotionally perceptive, seeing society of that time period plus a family's circumstances played out against that. I enjoyed it.
funny,dark, classic Saki
This book is an accurate portrait of a mother-son relationship. It has given me much to think about. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves to read.
I renew my love of H H Munro regularly He is my antidote to a televised/cut to close ups/commercial free world As always happens, I am humbled and grateful for his insights into our humanity
Not as good as his short pieces.
Saki was one of A. A. Milne's favourites, and this speaks volumes for his quality & is enough reason alone for you to pick him up. There's a rather lovely Edwardian sensibility to his work although with the benefit of history, the clouds of the Great War loom on the horizon of several of the short stories. Well worth keeping on your to repeatedly dip into.The "Folio Society" editions of his work are very well made, often available 2nd-hand via & are fine additions to any library.
(NB This review is appended to other public domain Saki works)
How fascinating these times must have been ! I am thinking of the period stretching from 1870 to 1914. Fascinating, of course, for the 20% or so of the population who lived between well and very well. For the poor, the times are never fascinating.
Here, I am choosing 1912 and the publication of Saki's "The unbearable Bassington". At first, I thought it had been written in the 1930s. The man was ahead of his time.
You could say it's a biography, rather than a novel. The young Comus Bassington is extremely good-looking, charming and articulate. His mother adores him. The feeling is not returned because he is also selfish, insensitive and irresponsible. He destroys everything he touches and antagonises all those who would be ready to like or love him. In the end, he detroys himself. He is as condemned to fail as is Orestes in Euripides' tragedy. Like all of us, Comus is his own worst enemy.
So is his mother whose irrational attraction for "objets d'art" and beautiful furniture can never compensate for her lack of human warmth.
So is his best friend, a pale copy of Comus himself, but rather dull and down to earth.
So is the wealthy young lady they are both courting. She plumbs for the dull one. Given the choice between these two, she makes the right choice. Comus would undoubtedly have dilapidated her fortune. Disappointed by her conventional, dreary marriage, she enjoys a one-night stand with a Russian captain. We can't help feeling that he will be followed by many.
In self-exile, Comus chooses to commit suicide in a slow, masochistic fashion. He lets himself die.
The style is wonderful ; very light and a tad precious to start with, more sober towards the end. The "novel" starts with a succession of incisive, pityless portraits of the " le tout Londres", at times reminiscent of La Bruyère's Caractères. The plot - if you can call it that - underlines the quiet desperation of those who, in the eyes of "ordinary" people should have everything it takes to be happy.
The mixture of elegance and sadless is unforgettable.
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