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Antic Hay

Aldous Huxley

Antic Hay

Antic Hay

Aldous Huxley

Comedy & Satire, Fiction

Published in 1923, Aldous Huxley's 'Antic Hay' is a satirical novel set in post-World War I London, exploring the lives of a disillusioned cultural elite. The story follows Theodore Gumbril, a teacher who creates pneumatic cushion trousers in his quest for love and meaning, while adopting a bold persona called 'The Complete Man' to overcome his shyness. The novel critiques the aimlessness and chaos of a society filled with fake artists, pompous critics, and bewildered romantics, blending humor with a sharp social commentary.

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A novel published in 1923. Set in post-World War I London, it offers a biting satire of the aimless cultural elite adrif...

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London life just after World War I, devoid of values and moving headlong into chaos at breakneck speed - Aldous Huxley's...

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