Limbo by Aldous Huxley

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Author Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963
Title Limbo
Note Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Farcical history of Richard Greenow -- Happily ever after -- Eupompus gave splendour to art by numbers -- Happy families -- Cynthia -- The bookshop -- The death of Lully.
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Summary "Limbo" by Aldous Huxley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative introduces readers to Dick Greenow, an intellectually gifted boy navigating his formative years, grappling with personal identity and societal expectations, particularly regarding his feelings of discontent and his burgeoning romantic desires. The book delves into themes of self-discovery, the struggle between personal aspirations and social roles, and the complexity of human relationships. At the start of the story, we are introduced to young Dick Greenow and his sister, Millicent, whom he feels a mix of admiration and slight disdain toward due to their contrasting personalities. Dick is portrayed as an introspective boy, quietly navigating his feelings towards his peers at school and grappling with his intellectual pursuits. His academic achievements, particularly in mathematics, are overshadowed by a growing realization of his emotional complexity stemming from his unreciprocated love for the strikingly confident Francis Quarles. This early portion establishes a foundation of Dick's character and foreshadows the intricate dynamics of identity, sexuality, and societal pressures he will face as he transitions into adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories, English
Subject English fiction -- 20th century
Subject English drama -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 54895
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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