“Two hours. One hundred and twenty minutes. Anything might be done in that time. Anything. Nothing. Oh, he had had hundreds of hours, and what had he done with them? Wasted them, spilt the precious minutes as though his reservoir were inexhaustible.”
Crome Yellow is a satirical work that delves into the intricacies of the English literary scene, critiquing the pretentiousness and self-importance of the literary establishment. The novel offers a humorous and critical look at the lives and ambitions of a group of writers and artists, highlighting the absurdities and vanities that often accompany the pursuit of literary fame. more
Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher, renowned for his dystopian novel 'Brave New World'. Born on July 26, 1894, in Godalming, Surrey, England, he was the younger brother of the poet and critic Leonard Huxley. Huxley's works frequently delved into the interplay of science, politics, and philosophy, and he was a prominent figure in the literary movement known as the 'Lost Generation'. He passed away on November 22, 1963. more
“If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy.”
“When will people learn that just because you can make something doesn’t mean you should?”
“The cost of growth is always a small act of violence.”