EN
Novel

After Many Years

eng. After Many a Summer Dies the Swan · 1939
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Interesting Facts

  • The book explores themes of the fear of death and the pursuit of immortality through the story of a wealthy American seeking a way to extend his life.
  • The work is a satire on American culture and society, mocking their materialism and superficiality.
  • The book features philosophical reflections on the nature of time and human life, characteristic of Huxley's style.
  • Aldous Huxley uses elements of science fiction to explore ethical and moral questions related to life extension.
  • The title of the book refers to a line from a poem by Alfred Tennyson, emphasizing the theme of the inevitability of death.
After Many Years
Date of publication: 1 February 2025
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After Many Years
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Original titleeng. After Many a Summer Dies the Swan · 1939
Genre: Novel