"The Unbearable Bassington" by Saki (the pen-name of H. H. Munro) is one of many examples of the author's witty, bizarre, and perhaps a bit cynical writing style. An example of what were considered the typical manners and status quo in Edwardian society, "The Unbearable Bassington" is part commentary, part humor, and completely entertaining for readers of all ages and walks of life, even now, many years after its publication.