Mortal Coils
1922
Mortal Coils is a collection of five short fictional pieces by Aldous Huxley, first published in 1922. The stories explore complex emotional entanglements, particularly focusing on themes of love, desire, and the human condition. Notably, the collection includes 'The Gioconda Smile,' one of Huxley's most recognized works. The title references a phrase from Shakespeare's Hamlet, reflecting on the nature of life and death, and the narratives often conclude with a sense of disappointment in romantic pursuits.
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“And what birds! widewinged and beautiful, all those serene thoughts and faiths and emotions that only visit minds that have humbled themselves to quiet.””
— Aldous Huxley
“Curious that one should be dumb before intimates and open one's mind to an all but stranger.””
— Aldous Huxley
“If you want to get people to like you, you must always lead the conversation on to the subject of their characters. Nothing pleases them so much. They'll talk with enthusiasm for hours and go away saying that you're the most charming, cleverest person they've ever met.””
— Aldous Huxley
“We shall all be 'was' one of these days. Meanwhile....””
— Aldous Huxley
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