| Author |
Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963 |
| Title |
Jonah
Christmas 1917
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (https://www.hathitrust.org/)
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| Summary |
"Jonah" by Aldous Huxley is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. This work delves into themes of spirituality, existence, and the human condition, often reflecting on profound experiences and the natural world. Huxley’s characteristic wit and philosophical insights are evident throughout, offering readers a blend of contemplation and observation. The poems in "Jonah" explore a range of imagery and ideas. They encompass a variety of subjects, from the biblical tale of Jonah and his reflection on divine mercy to musings on love, nature, and the complexities of life. Huxley portrays the human experience through vivid metaphors, blending elements of both surrealism and realism. The collection illustrates the struggle for understanding amidst the chaos of existence, combining lyrical beauty with philosophical depth to evoke a sense of wonder and introspection in the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62709 |
| Release Date |
Jul 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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