“Like every other good thing in this world, leisure and culture have to be paid for. Fortunately, however, it is not the leisured and the cultured who have to pay.”
Book:Crome Yellow
Quote by Aldous Huxley
Work
Crome Yellow
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
Author
Aldous Huxley
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
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