Brief Candles

by Aldous Huxley

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Overview

This collection of Huxley stories contains 'After the Fireworks' which is the length of a short novel and deals with the predicament of a well-known writer who finds himself approached as an oldish man, by an importunate female admirer who aspires at all costs to be his mistress. Three more stories - 'Chawdron', 'The Rest Cure' and 'The Claxtons' complete the volume.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0701107928
Publisher
Publication date	January 1930
Language	English
Pages	323 pages

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About the Author

Aldous Huxley

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.