The title is derived from the poem "The Tables Turned" by William Wordsworth which ends with the words:
Enough of Science and of Art; Close up those barren leaves; Come forth, and bring with you a heart That watches and receives.
Stripping the pretensions of those who claim a spot among the cultural elite, it is the story of Mrs. Aldwinkle and her entourage, who are gathered in an Italian palace to relive the glories of the Renaissance. For all their supposed sophistication, they are nothing but sad and superficial individuals in the final analysis.
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THOSE BARREN LEAVES BY ALDOUS HUXLEY
Published by Complete Freedom Publishing.
This is a satirical novel.
The title is derived from the poem "The Tables Turned" by William Wordsworth which ends with the words:
Enough of Science and of Art;
Close up those barren leaves;
Come forth, and bring with you a heart
That watches and receives.
Stripping the pretensions of those who claim a spot among the cultural elite, it is the story of Mrs. Aldwinkle and her entourage, who are gathered in an Italian palace to relive the glories of the Renaissance. For all their supposed sophistication, they are nothing but sad and superficial individuals in the final analysis.
Our goal at Complete Freedom Publishing is to bring joy and happiness through reading. We pride ourselves on offering and digitizing, hard to find original publications, and out of print books. We always try to provide the lowest price and best value for the consumer.
The following book represents an authentic reproduction of the text as originally published. It may contain minor errors in spelling, or grammar that is common to the timeframe in which it was first published.
Complete Freedom Publishing will always strive to protect, preserve, and promote the world’s literature.