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In 19th century England, few families were as accomplished as the Huxley family, which included prominent figures in the arts, sciences, and literature, but the most famous of them all would come of age in the early 20th century. Aldous Huxley was one of the most unique intellectuals... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Leda is a novel written by the renowned author Aldous Huxley. This specific edition is a large print version of the book. The story revolves around a young woman named Leda, who is a talented musician and artist. Leda is struggling to find her place in the world and is haunted... Read Full Overview

Leda is a novel by the renowned British author Aldous Huxley. The book is a work of fiction that explores the themes of love, sexuality, and the human condition.The story is set in the Mediterranean island of Capri, where the protagonist, Leda, is on holiday with her husband,... Read Full Overview

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""Leda"" is a novella by Aldous Huxley, published in 1920. It tells the story of a young man named John Rivers who is on a vacation in Italy when he meets a beautiful woman named Leda. Despite his initial reluctance, John becomes infatuated with Leda and they begin an affair... Read Full Overview

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it... Read Full Overview

Aldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 - 22 November 1963) was an English writer and philosopher. He wrote nearly fifty books-both novels and non-fiction works-as well as wide-ranging essays, narratives, and poems. Born into the prominent Huxley family, he graduated from Balliol... Read Full Overview

In "Leda," Aldous Huxley is back in the old smooth, mythological world, consecrated by a thousand poets. He pays occasional tribute to ugly fact in the course of this poem, but he is at home while describing Leda with her maids bathing in Eurotas, her shining body, and the clear... Read Full Overview

In Leda, Aldous Huxley is back in the old smooth, mythological world, consecrated by a thousand poets. He pays occasional tribute to ugly fact in the course of this poem, but he is at home while describing Leda with her maids bathing in Eurotas, her shining body, and the clear... Read Full Overview

Leda is a novel written by the renowned English author, Aldous Huxley. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Leda, who is the daughter of a wealthy English family. Leda is a free-spirited and independent woman who is passionate... Read Full Overview