348 Results with the "Novel" genre
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CHAPTER VII. ‑Crome yellow
At Crome, the heritage of beds from the time of Sir Ferdinando to his late eighteenth-century namesake offered a magnificence unparalleled, embodying eras and aesthetics in their grand designs. The crown of these beds belonged to Anne, a masterpiece from early-seicento Venice, its body a sarcophagus of art, gilded roses, and cherubs drifting amidst floral carvings, under which Anne found her repose, engrossed in a book deemed "second-rate" by Mary, who had donned mauve pyjamas for her nightly visit. The…-
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CHAPTER VI. ‑Crome yellow
Mr. Barbecue-Smith, an older, successful writer known for his spiritual books, arrives at Crome for a visit and quickly becomes the center of attention with his talks on inspiration and writing. At tea, he dismisses Denis Stone, a young aspiring writer, with Olympian condescension, which ignites a blend of fury and embarrassment in Denis. Later, Mr. Barbecue-Smith shares with Denis his secret to prolific writing—inspiration drawn from the subconscious, claiming a direct connection to the Infinite that…-
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CHAPTER V. ‑Crome yellow
In Chapter V of "Crome Yellow," the author vividly portrays a visit to the Home Farm, overseen by Henry Wimbush, with Mr. Scogan, Denis, Gombauld, Anne, and Mary as the attendees. The group stands by the piggery, examining a sow that remarkably birthed fourteen piglets, highlighting the sow's prolific nature contrasted with another's less fortunate outcome of only five newborns. Henry Wimbush explains the pragmatic, yet admittedly cruel, farm practice of culling those animals that fail to be…-
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CHAPTER IV. ‑Crome yellow
Denis woke to a serene morning, deliberating between white and black shoes to accompany his outfit. Eventually settling on patent leather, he assessed his appearance, finding both merits and flaws. Descending for breakfast, he encountered Jenny, leading to disconnected conversations highlighting their differences. His desire for meaningful connections was underscored by their parallel but never intersecting discussions. After breakfast, Denis's interaction with Anne started awkwardly, with his attire…-
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CHAPTER III. ‑Crome yellow
The third chapter of "Crome Yellow" opens by painting a vivid picture of the terrace outside the house, suspended high above the grounds, giving it a fortress-like appearance. Below, the landscape unfolds with a meticulously kept swimming pool, expansive parklands, and a distant river, offering tranquil yet imposing vistas. At the heart of this chapter is a tea gathering, positioned under the shade of a brick summer-house. The attendees, a mix of eccentric characters, provide a snapshot of interwar…-
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CHAPTER II. ‑Crome yellow
Denis arrives at Crome, finding the house silent and empty, an atmosphere he finds amusingly suitable for introspection about the lives that fill its spaces. Observing the familiar surroundings and art, he ponders on the personalities that resonate within various rooms, feeling a connection to the legacy left by generations past. Coming across his own book of poems, he reflects on his creative journey and wonders if Anne recognizes the intimations of his affection for her in his work. Venturing to find…-
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CHAPTER I. ‑Crome yellow
In Chapter I of "Crome Yellow," we enter the weary mind of Denis as he journeys on a train destined for Camlet-on-the-Water, the final stop amidst other quaintly named stations. The monotonous crawl of the train, stopping at every station, symbolizes Denis's own languid trudge through life, emblematic of a broader existential discontent. As he meticulously rearranges his luggage, a futile endeavor to kill time, Denis is engulfed in a wave of self-reproach. He laments the precious hours of life wasted,…-
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Crome Yellow
Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley is a satirical novel that explores the lives of a group of eccentric characters at a country estate, delving into themes of social norms, intellectualism, and the search for meaning, all while humorously critiquing early 20th-century British society.-
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CHAPTER XXIX. ‑The coming Race
In Chapter XXIX of "The Coming Race," the narrator is awakened in the middle of the night by Zee, a member of the Vril-ya, a superior subterranean race. She warns him of a decision made to end his life as the council, influenced by three sages, sees no other option for him. Determined to save him, Zee guides the narrator through the silent, luminous streets of the Vril-ya world towards the chasm that leads back to the surface. The urgency of their mission contrasts deeply with the stillness of the…-
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CHAPTER XXVIII. ‑The coming Race
In Chapter XXVIII of "The Coming Race," the narrator and Taee engage in a profound conversation about life, death, and the societal values of the Vril-ya. Positioned on the broad road leading from the city to a now-closed chasm, the entryway to the narrator's ascent into this subterranean world, they confront the startling revelation of the narrator's impending death—an order decreed by Taee's father under the impulse of maintaining the community's welfare. Taee, revealing a blend of childlike innocence…-
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