Defeat of Youth and Other Poems

Published in 1918, 'Defeat of Youth and Other Poems' is Aldous Huxley's third poetry collection, showcasing his early work before he became renowned for his essays and novels. The volume features the acclaimed sequence 'The Defeat of Youth,' consisting of twenty-two sonnets that delve into the conflict between idealism and harsh reality. Additionally, it includes translations of two French poems by Stéphane Mallarmé and Arthur Rimbaud. Huxley's exploration of themes such as vision and blindness continues from his earlier work, 'The Burning Wheel.'