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Aldous Huxley’s *Antic Hay* captures London life in the early 1920s, a period marked by moral ambiguity and rapid change. The novel presents a satirical view of the city’s intellectual scene, populated by faux artists, mediocre poets, pompous critics, pseudo‑scientists, con‑men, romantics, and eccentric futurists. Huxley’s witty, often absurd style brings these eccentric characters to life, illustrating a chaotic world in which identity is fluid and meaning feels elusive. The narrative blends lyricism with sharp humor, offering both comic energy and an unsettling snapshot of a society in transition.
First publish date: September 2, 2004
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Aldous Huxley
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