Mortal Coils

Interesting Facts

• Mortal Coils is a collection of five stories, each exploring themes of love, art, and human nature.
• The title Mortal Coils refers to a line from Shakespeare's «Hamlet», where the expression symbolizes earthly concerns and sufferings.
• One of the stories, «The Gioconda Smile», was adapted for stage and television, highlighting its popularity and relevance.
• «The Gioconda Smile» was also adapted into a radio play, emphasizing its dramatic potential.
• In his stories, Huxley uses satire and irony to critique social norms and human weaknesses.
• The collection was published in 1922 and became one of Huxley's early works that attracted the attention of critics and readers.
• Mortal Coils showcases Huxley's early style, combining intellectual sharpness with a deep understanding of human psychology.