Brief Candles is a collection by Aldous Huxley comprising three short stories and a novella: "Chawdron," "The Rest Cure," "The Claxtons," and "After the Fireworks." The works explore themes such as mortality, human vanity, and the complexity of relationships, all delivered with Huxley’s signature wit and philosophical insight.

Contents

CHAWDRON

THE REST CURE

THE CLAXTONS

AFTER THE FIREWORKS