About this book
Aldous Huxley's debut novel, Crome Yellow, is a brilliantly witty satire that captures the absurdities of English society through a weekend at a sprawling country estate. Published in 1921 when Huxley was just 27, this literary gem introduces Denis Stone, a shy poet secretly infatuated with his host's beautiful niece Anne, alongside an eccentric cast of guests—artists, intellectuals, eccentrics, and fraudsters—each pursuing their own ambitions and delusions.
Rather than relying on plot, Crome Yellow is a novel of manners that showcases Huxley's sparkling prose and keen satirical eye. Through sharp dialogue and vivid characterization, Huxley dissects the pretensions of the British upper class, the vanity of creative types, and the fundamental disconnects between desire and reality. The weekend becomes a microcosm of human folly, where romance founders, intellectual posturing collapses, and authentic connection remains tantalizingly out of reach.
This witty, intelligent humor novel foreshadows themes that would dominate Huxley's later masterpiece, Brave New World. Perfect for listeners who appreciate clever social commentary wrapped in elegant writing, Crome Yellow remains remarkably fresh and entertaining. If you enjoy satirical fiction that combines humor with genuine insight into human nature, this classic audiobook offers the perfect blend of entertainment and literary sophistication.
