| Author |
Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963 |
| Title |
Those barren leaves
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| Original Publication |
New York: George H. Doran Company, 1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Emmanuel Ackerman, Chris Hapka and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Those Barren Leaves" by Aldous Huxley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a small Italian town and revolves around the social dynamics and character interactions at a summer palace, particularly focusing on the protagonist Mary Thriplow and her encounters with various figures, including the charming Calamy. The book explores themes of passion, artistry, and societal pretense. The opening of the novel introduces the picturesque town of Vezza and sets the tone for a gathering at the palace of the Cybo Malaspina. A weary postman reflects on his arduous daily task of delivering letters and telegrams to the eccentric Englishwoman, Mrs. Aldwinkle, who has invited guests to her summer residence. Among them, Miss Thriplow is introduced as a young novelist preparing for the arrival of Mr. Calamy, a handsome man from a privileged background. Their first encounter is marked by a mixture of charm, nervousness, and underlying social aspirations as they navigate their respective roles in a world filled with artifice and longing. The opening sets up a rich exploration of character and societal norms through the lens of casual yet artificial interactions among the guests. (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 |
Satire
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Italy -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Artists and patrons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Authors and readers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74437 |
| Release Date |
Sep 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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