A collection of early essays reflecting Huxley’s wit, irony, and critical observations on literature, society, and contemporary culture. The essays reveal his evolving intellectual style and engagement with the issues of the post–World War I era.

Contents

CENTENARIES

ON RE-READING *CANDIDE*

ACCIDIE

SUBJECT-MATTER OF POETRY

WATER MUSIC

PLEASURES

MODERN FOLK POETRY

BIBLIOPHILY

DEMOCRATIC ART

ACCUMULATIONS

ON DEVIATING INTO SENSE

POLITE CONVERSATION

NATIONALITY IN LOVE

HOW THE DAYS DRAW IN!

TIBET

BEAUTY IN 1920

GREAT THOUGHTS

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EUPHUES REDIVIVUS

THE AUTHOR OF *EMINENT VICTORIANS*

EDWARD THOMAS

A WORDSWORTH ANTHOLOGY

VERHAEREN

EDWARD LEAR

SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN

BEN JONSON

CHAUCER