The Unbearable Bassington (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: Saki
- First Published: 1912
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Satire
- Time of Work: Early twentieth century
- Genres: Long fiction, Satire
- Subjects: Twentieth century, Marriage, Class consciousness, Upper classes, Wit or humor, London, Gossip
- Locales: London, England
Places Discussed
Bassington house. London home of Francesca Bassington, whose house is hers only until Emmeline Chetrof marries. Thus, it is not truly a home, and its very impermanence drives Francesca’s actions and suggests the shallowness of the society in which she lives. Francesca’s only visitors seem to be her son and her brother—one more indication that the house will disappear. The furnishings that Francesca prizes she has acquired mostly by chance; her “delicious bronze Fremiet” she buys with winnings from horse racing; some Dresden figurines are given to her...
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