〈영어로 읽는 고전 _ 올더스 헉슬리의 요나서와 다른 시들〉
1917에 올더스 헉슬리가 출간한 시집이다.
올더스 헉슬리(Aldous Huxley, 1894~1963). 영국의 소설가이자 비평가. 현대문명의 발달을 비판적으로 바라보며, 우아한 문체, 위트, 신랄한 풍자가 두드러진 작품으로 유명하다. 소설, 시, 단편집, 심리학, 철학, 과학, 사회비평, 문명비평 등 30여 권의 책을 펴낸 20세기 영국을 대표하는 문인으로 손꼽힌다.
〈Classics to read in English _ Jonah by Aldous Huxley 〉
This is a collection of poems published by Aldous Huxley in 1917.
Aldous Huxley (1894-1963). British novelist and critic. He is famous for his works that critically look at the development of modern civilization and are distinguished by their elegant writing style, wit, and biting satire. He is considered one of Britain's leading writers of the 20th century, having published more than 30 books, including novels, poetry, short story collections, psychology, philosophy, science, social criticism, and civilization criticism.
Summary
JONAH.
A cream of phospherescent light
Floats on the wash that to and fro
Slides round his feet?enough to show
Many a pendulous stalactite
Of naked mucus, whorls and wreaths
And huge festoons of mottled tripes,
With smaller palpitating pipes
Through which some yeasty liquor seethes.
