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"The Intolerable Bassington" is Saki's first novel. It describes the story of a mother and son named Bassington from the British upper class. The mother was greedy for vanity and hoped that her son could marry a rich girl and live a life without worries about food and clothing, while she could also keep her property and beloved treasures. The son is cynical and extremely rebellious, but he also hopes to pursue the rich girl he likes. The mother and son have always pursued what they longed for, but their feelings for each other have become increasingly weak, eventually building an "ice wall" between their hearts. The plot of the novel seems to develop slowly, but the ending is full of surprises and unexpected, which makes this novel go beyond ordinary social satirical novels. "The Intolerable Bassington" is one of the pinnacles of Saki's writing. This translation is also the first Chinese translation of this book.