〈영어로 읽는 고전 _ 올더스 헉슬리의 불타는 수레바퀴〉
"The Burning Wheel"은 1916년에 출판된 Huxley의 초기 시집이다.
이 시집에서 헉슬리는 경험과 관심을 활용하여 생각을 자극하고 영적으로 공감하는 이야기를 만들어냈다.
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.
〈A classic read in English_ The Burning Wheel by Aldous Huxley 〉
"The Burning Wheel" is Huxley's early poetry collection, published in 1916.
In this collection of poetry, Huxley uses his experiences and interests to create thought-provoking and spiritually resonant stories.
Aldous Huxley (1894-1963). British novelist and critic. He critically looks at the development of modern civilization and is famous for his elegant writing style, wit, and sharp 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
THE BURNING WHEEL.
Wearied of its own turning,
Distressed with its own busy restlessness,
Yearning to draw the circumferent pain?
The rim that is dizzy with speed?
To the motionless centre, there to rest,
The wheel must strain through agony
On agony contracting, returning
Into the core of steel.
And at last the wheel has rest, is still,
Shrunk to an adamant core:
Fulfilling its will in fixity.
