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Collected Short Stories
Author(s): Aldous Huxley (Author)
- Publisher: Ivan R. Dee
- Publication Date: February 1, 1992
- Language: English
- Print length: 395 pages
- ISBN-10: 0929587812
- ISBN-13: 9780929587813
Book Description
Aldous Huxley's stature as one of the giants of modern English prose and of social commentary in our time is confirmed in this gathering of his distinguished stories into a single volume. Twenty-one pieces are here, including "The Gioconda Smile," "Little Mexican," "Young Archimedes," and "Chawdron." Together they offer a complete view of Huxley's work in the genre, in which he established himself as an acknowledged master.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Twenty-one distinguished stories, confirming Huxley's stature as one of the giants of modern English prose and of social commentary in our time. A very good book.” ―V. S. Pritchett
“These stories ... reveal in snatches the real nature of his genius, which is essentially discursive, argumentative, analytical, and omnivorous.... [He is] always stimulating because of the sharp inquiring intellect at work, moving with equal liveliness to pinpoint an absurdity of character, as in `Chawdron,' or to feast on the pleasure of Italian life and painting.” ―Manchester Guardian
“A great pleasure to read.” ―Times Literary Supplement
About the Author
Aldous Huxley is the author of several classics, including Brave New World and Chrome Yellow.
