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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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CHAPTER XXVII. -The coming Race
As I sat in my chamber, Taee, a child of the Vril-ya, visited me. His presence brought comfort, as I felt less overshadowed by his innocence than by the company of more educated and mature beings. Prompted by a desire to revisit the spot where I first descended into this nether world, I proposed a stroll outside the city, to which Taee agreed, albeit with a seriousness uncommon to him. In the street, we encountered a group of young Gy-ei returning from the fields, their arms laden with flowers, their…-
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CHAPTER XXVI. -The coming Race
After his conversation with Zee, the narrator expresses profound melancholy. He begins to view the marvelous community of the Vril-ya with dread, realizing that despite their kindness, they could easily destroy him. His once-curious interest in their unique way of life transforms into a longing for the familiar world above, complete with its imperfections and challenges. He reflects on how the Vril-ya’s society realizes many utopian ideas philosophers dream of, with no war, true equality, and a world…-
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CHAPTER XXIV. -The coming Race
In Chapter XXIV of "The Coming Race," the narrator describes an experience with the funeral customs of the advanced underground civilization he's exploring. After disembarking from an air-boat, the narrative begins with Aph-Lin, the narrator's host, being approached by a child who invites him to attend the funeral of a recently deceased relative. Seizing the opportunity to avoid an uncomfortable meeting with Zee and curious about the funeral proceedings of this society, the narrator requests to accompany…-
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CHAPTER XXIII. -The coming Race
Chapter 23 of "The Coming Race" begins with the protagonist expressing discomfort following a conversation about the affections of Aph-Lin's daughter, Zee. Zee’s attraction to him, viewed with casual indifference by her father, creates a risk deemed both flammable and unreciprocated. This unease influences the protagonist’s visit to Aph-Lin's countryside estate, distinct in architecture and surrounded by complex machinery showing agricultural advancements. The country home is described as a harmonious…-
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