
Wheels - The Fifth Cycle
'Wheels - The Fifth Cycle' Summary
Wheels - The Fifth Cycle is an anthology of poems by Aldous Huxley, Alan Porter, Leah McTavish Cohen, Geoffrey Cookson, William Kean Seymour, John J. Adams, Sherard Vines, and Osbert, Edith, and Sacheverell Sitwell. The poems in this collection are experimental and innovative, often challenging traditional notions of form and content. They explore a wide range of topics, from love and loss to politics and social commentary.
The poems in Wheels - The Fifth Cycle are a product of their time, reflecting the social and cultural upheaval of the early 20th century. However, they are also timeless works of art that continue to resonate with readers today. This anthology is a must-read for anyone interested in modern poetry or the work of Aldous Huxley.
The poems in Wheels - The Fifth Cycle are characterized by their use of experimental forms, unusual imagery, and bold use of language. They often challenge traditional notions of what poetry should be, and they offer a unique glimpse into the minds of the young poets who created them.
One of the most striking features of Wheels - The Fifth Cycle is its use of imagery. The poets in this collection use vivid and often surreal imagery to create a sense of otherworldliness in their poems. For example, in his poem "The Death of Hope," Aldous Huxley describes hope as "a bird with broken wings" that "flutters feebly in the dust." This image of hope as a helpless creature captures the sense of despair and hopelessness that was felt by many people in the early 20th century.
Another notable feature of Wheels - The Fifth Cycle is its use of language. The poets in this collection often use bold and experimental language to create a sense of urgency and excitement in their poems. For example, in his poem "The Fourth Dimension," Geoffrey Cookson uses the phrase "the mind's wild music" to describe the experience of entering a new and unfamiliar world. This phrase captures the sense of wonder and possibility that is often felt when exploring new ideas.
Wheels - The Fifth Cycle is a groundbreaking collection of poems that offers a unique glimpse into the minds of the young poets who created it. The poems in this collection are experimental, innovative, and timeless, and they continue to resonate with readers today.
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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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