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Huxley, Aldous
1894
1963
Huxley, Aldous Leonard
Crome Yellow
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crome_Yellow
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Satire
Humorous stories
Intellectuals -- Fiction
England -- Fiction
Country homes -- Fiction
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