Crome Yellow (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169316522)

Crome Yellow is a satirical novel written by Aldous Huxley and published in 1921. Set in a fictional English country estate called Crome, the novel follows the story of a young poet named Denis Stone, who visits the estate for a summer vacation. The novel is a witty and ironic portrayal of the upper-class society of the time and their intellectual pursuits.The characters in the novel are a diverse group of individuals, including scientists, artists, and wealthy socialites. They engage in discussions about various topics such as art, literature, philosophy, and science. However, their conversations often reveal their superficiality and pretentiousness.Denis, who is struggling with his own creative endeavors, finds himself drawn to a young woman named Anne Wimbush, who is engaged to a wealthy businessman. As the summer progresses, Denis becomes increasingly disillusioned with the intellectual elite and their way of life.Crome Yellow is a humorous critique of the intellectual and social mores of the early 20th century. It is a novel that explores the complexities of human nature, the pursuit of happiness, and the search for meaning in life.1922. From the author of Limbo and Leda, this work tells the story of Denis. Throughout the book are quotes and lines from famous writers such as Shakespeare. A very interesting and well-written story for all readers interested in historical novels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Aldous Huxley
ISBN-10: 1169316522
ISBN-13: 9781169316522
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d