The Unbearable Bassington 9789358018233 and the ultimate purpose of

and the ultimate purpose of human existence

Against a backdrop of social upheaval and political intrigue

and multiple possible solutions captivates readers with its intellectual challenge and narrative suspense

Plato provides a timeless reflection on the art of ruling and the nature of authority

Central to the book is the giving of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai

The Unbearable Bassington 9789358018233 and the ultimate purpose ofThe Unbearable Bassington follows Comus Bassington, a young man from a wealthy family, who grows bored with the comforts of his privileged life and seeks out new experiences for excitement. While Comus is charming, witty, and highly capable of winning people over with his charisma, he is also selfish, manipulative, and careless in his treatment of others. The story, set in Edwardian England, explores themes of class, social status, and morality.