Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley

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Author Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963
Title Crome Yellow
Note Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
Summary "Crome Yellow" by Aldous Huxley is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of art, society, and the intellectual struggles of youth, following the experiences of Denis Stone, a young poet, who grapples with his aspirations and romantic entanglements against the backdrop of a country estate in England. The opening of "Crome Yellow" introduces Denis as he arrives at the train station, reflecting on the unproductive hours of his journey, lost in thoughts of his wasted potential as a poet. Upon reaching Crome, he sets out on his bicycle and admires the picturesque countryside, which inspires his artistic sensibilities. However, this moment of beauty contrasts sharply with the existential angst he feels about his creative failures and his underwhelming life experiences. The subsequent exploration of the Crome estate hints at the themes of nostalgia and the search for meaning in a life filled with mundane routines and societal expectations, setting the stage for the interactions and dynamics that will unfold among the characters in this intellectually vibrant gathering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Satire
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Intellectuals -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Country homes -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1999
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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