Jonah
'Jonah' Summary
The poems in Jonah are often dark and introspective, but they are also full of beauty and insight. In the title poem, Huxley explores the story of Jonah and the whale, using it as a metaphor for the human condition. In "The Death of a Bird," he mourns the loss of a loved one. And in "The Night," he contemplates the vastness of the universe and the insignificance of human life. Despite their dark themes, the poems in Jonah are ultimately hopeful. They celebrate the beauty of the natural world and the resilience of the human spirit. Jonah is a powerful and moving collection of poems that offers a unique perspective on the human condition.Book Details
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Aldous Huxley
England
Huxley was born in Godalming, Surrey, England, in 1894. He was the third son of the writer and schoolmaster Leonard Huxley, who edited Cornhill Magazine. As a child, Huxley's nickname was "Ogie", shor...
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