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Unbearable Bassington

Unbearable Bassington

By: Saki
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 Dive into The Unbearable Bassington, the debut novel of the brilliant Saki (H. H. Munro), where his signature blend of sharp wit and poignant storytelling comes to life. Meet Comus Bassington, a charming yet wayward young man whose rebellious nature constantly derails his mothers attempts to secure him a prosperous future. As he navigates the challenges of being a black sheep, Comus finds himself shipped off to one of the colonies to learn the hard lessons of life. This captivating tale showcases Sakis extraordinary talent for weaving humor and heartbreak into a narrative that lingers long after the last page is turned. (Summary by Noel Badrian)Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 017 - Chapter 17

    017 - Chapter 17
    Nov 24 2025
    Dive into The Unbearable Bassington, the debut novel of the brilliant Saki (H. H. Munro), where his signature blend of sharp wit and poignant storytelling comes to life. Meet Comus Bassington, a charming yet wayward young man whose rebellious nature constantly derails his mothers attempts to secure him a prosperous future. As he navigates the challenges of being a black sheep, Comus finds himself shipped off to one of the colonies to learn the hard lessons of life. This captivating tale showcases Sakis extraordinary talent for weaving humor and heartbreak into a narrative that lingers long after the last page is turned. (Summary by Noel Badrian)
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    16 mins
  • 016 - Chapter 16

    016 - Chapter 16
    Nov 23 2025
    Dive into The Unbearable Bassington, the debut novel of the brilliant Saki (H. H. Munro), where his signature blend of sharp wit and poignant storytelling comes to life. Meet Comus Bassington, a charming yet wayward young man whose rebellious nature constantly derails his mothers attempts to secure him a prosperous future. As he navigates the challenges of being a black sheep, Comus finds himself shipped off to one of the colonies to learn the hard lessons of life. This captivating tale showcases Sakis extraordinary talent for weaving humor and heartbreak into a narrative that lingers long after the last page is turned. (Summary by Noel Badrian)
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    16 mins
  • 015 - Chapter 15

    015 - Chapter 15
    Nov 22 2025
    Dive into The Unbearable Bassington, the debut novel of the brilliant Saki (H. H. Munro), where his signature blend of sharp wit and poignant storytelling comes to life. Meet Comus Bassington, a charming yet wayward young man whose rebellious nature constantly derails his mothers attempts to secure him a prosperous future. As he navigates the challenges of being a black sheep, Comus finds himself shipped off to one of the colonies to learn the hard lessons of life. This captivating tale showcases Sakis extraordinary talent for weaving humor and heartbreak into a narrative that lingers long after the last page is turned. (Summary by Noel Badrian)
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    21 mins
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