02155cam a22003013u 4500 24364 UtSlPG 20260610133546.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963 The Defeat of Youth, and Other Poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-20 Produced by Tamise Totterdell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) "The Defeat of Youth, and Other Poems" by Aldous Huxley is a collection of poetry crafted in the early 20th century. This compilation showcases Huxley's lyrical prowess as he explores themes of love, beauty, and the passage of time, often reflecting on the complexities of youthful passion and the inevitable decay of life. The poems convey both a sense of longing and a profound meditation on existence, characteristic of Huxley's literary style. The collection opens with the titular poem, "The Defeat of Youth," depicting the bittersweet experience of young love intertwined with the awareness of mortality. Throughout the verses, Huxley portrays a range of emotions, from the jubilant exuberance of first love to haunting reflections on loss and decay. The imagery evokes lush landscapes and intricate feelings, often drawing parallels between the beauty of nature and the transient nature of human experiences. This anthology invites the reader to witness the depth of Huxley's thoughts, making it a compelling exploration of both personal and universal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24364 65365 65365