Publisher's Synopsis
Hector Hugh Munro, who adopted the pen name Saki, was a British writer best known for his stories that satirized the Edwardian era. Saki is considered one of the greatest short story writers and his incredible wit made his work very distinguishable. The Unbearable Bassington is Saki's first novel. The action centers around a young man from an upper class family who has a poor attitude and a controlling mother who tries to prevent him from wasting his life.