A collection of essays combining previously published and new works, covering literature, art, philosophy, and society. The volume showcases Huxley's sharp intellect, wit, and early critical perspectives on cultural and moral issues.

Contents

IN A TUNISIAN OASIS

THE TRAVELLER’S-EYE VIEW

ACCIDIE

BREUGHEL

TIBET

BALLET IN CRITICISM: CALLOT

MODERN FOLK POETRY

RIMINI AND ALBERTI

CRÉBILLON THE YOUNGER

ADVERTISEMENT

MONTESENARIO

EUPHUES REDIVIVUS

BELLO BELLO

VIEWS OF HOLLAND

EDWARD LEAR

BALLET IN CRITICISM: SCRIABINE, OR THE VOLUPTUOUS DENTIST

SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN

THE COUNTRY

ON DEVIATING INTO SENSE

SABBIONETA

WHERE ARE THE MOVIES MOVING?

CONXOLUS

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING NORDIC

CHAUCER

POPULAR MUSIC

THE BEST PICTURE

BEAUTY IN 1920

SINCERITY IN ART