Aldous Leonard Huxley (1894 -1963) was an English writer and a member of the famous Huxley family. He is best known for his novel Brave New World. Huxley also edited the magazine Oxford Poetry, and published short stories, poetry, travel writing, and film stories and scripts.Poems in this collection include The Defeat of Youth, Song of Poplars, The Reef, Winter Dream, The Flowers, The Elms. Out of the Window, In spiration, Summer Stillness, Anniversaries, Italy, The Alien, A Litrle Memory, Waking, By the Fire, Valedictory, Love Song, Private Property, Revelation, Minoan Porcelain, The Decameron, In Uncertainty to a Lady, The Life Theoretic, Complaint of a Poet Manque, Social Amenities, Topiary, ON the Bus, Points and Lines, Panic, Return from Business, Stanzas, Poem, Scewnes of the Mind, L'Apres-Midi D'un Faune, and The Louse-Hunters.
Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley was a British writer and philosopher known for his dystopian novel "Brave New World," published in 1932. His works often explored themes of technology, society, and the human condition. Huxley's writing style was characterized by his use of satire and wit, as well as his keen observations of society. He was a prominent figure in the literary genre of dystopian fiction, influencing writers such as George Orwell and Margaret Atwood. In addition to "Brave New World," Huxley's other notable works include "Point Counter Point" and "The Doors of Perception." His contributions to literature continue to be celebrated for their thought-provoking commentary on the complexities of human existence.