Poetry analyzed for a rich reading experience.
"Texts and Pretexts" could be a good read for poetry enthusiasts who want to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning and context behind famous poems. Aldous Huxley's commentaries provide insightful and thought-provoking analysis on various works of poetry, making this book a unique and valuable addition to any poetry lover's collection.
ISBN: 9780006547396
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM42.30 MYR
Publisher: Flamingo
Date of Publication: 1994-02-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 24 readers)
Description
One of the most original and lively writers of the twentieth century, Aldous Huxley achieved worldwide fame with his novels, essays and short stories.In his introduction to Texts and Pretexts , he wrote, 'It would have been better, I repeat, to write it all oneself - a new Divine Comedy; and, if I had the abilities of Dante, I should certainly undertake the task. But... I must content myself with picking up these broken and half-forgotten fragments from the past and fitting them, one here, another there, into their appropriate places in the jumbled mosaic of contemporary experience.'Binding together this personal selection of poetry (and a sprinkling of prose) are Huxley's own illuminating commentaries.
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