<영어로 읽는 고전 _ 올더스 헉슬리의 크롬 옐로우>
'크롬 옐로우'는 1921년 출간된 올더스 헉슬리의 첫 소설이다. 20세기 초 영국 사회를 풍자적으로 그린 작품이다. 이야기는 여름 휴가를 위해 다양한 캐릭터가 모이는 Crome이라는 시골 사유지를 배경으로 하고있다.

주인공 데니스 스톤은 지식인, 예술가, 사교계 명사 등 다양한 괴짜 손님들과 함께 크롬을 방문하는 젊은 시인이다. Huxley는 이러한 캐릭터들의 상호 작용과 대화를 통해 사랑, 철학, 과학, 예술의 본질을 포함한 광범위한 주제를 탐구하게 된다.
이 소설은 예리한 재치와 유머, 그리고 인간 본성에 대한 예리한 관찰로 유명하다. Huxley는 등장인물과 그들의 논의를 통해 계급 구별, 허세, 지식과 쾌락 추구 등 사회의 다양한 측면을 풍자한다.
경쾌한 톤에도 불구하고 "Crome Yellow"는 삶의 의미와 현실의 본질에 대한 더 깊은 철학적 질문을 던지고 있다.


'Chrome Yellow' is Aldous Huxley's first novel, published in 1921. It is a satirical work depicting British society in the early 20th century. The story is set at a country estate called Crome, where various characters gather for a summer vacation.

The protagonist, Dennis Stone, is a young poet who visits Chrome with a variety of eccentric guests, including intellectuals, artists, and socialites. Through the interactions and dialogue of these characters, Huxley explores a wide range of topics, including the nature of love, philosophy, science, and art.
The novel is famous for its sharp wit, humor, and keen observations about human nature. Through his characters and their discussions, Huxley satirizes various aspects of society, including class distinctions, bravado, and the pursuit of knowledge and pleasure.
Despite its upbeat tone, "Crome Yellow" asks deeper philosophical questions about the meaning of life and the nature of reality.

Summary
Crome's house party is depicted primarily through the eyes of Denis Stone. Described by his mistress as "one of our young poets", he is invited by Priscilla and Henry Wimbush to join them as their summer guests. Denis secretly falls in love with his niece Anne Wimbush, who is more interested in the artist Gombauld. Somewhat naive flapper Mary Bracegirdle decides to embark on her love adventure to overcome her own oppression and she successfully approaches Denis and Gombauld before one summer night she falls for the free-spirited Ivor Lombard. I can't do it...

Contents
CHAPTER I. Along this particular stretch of line no express
CHAPTER II. He took nobody by surprise
CHAPTER III. The terrace in front of the house
CHAPTER IV. Denis woke up next morning to find
CHAPTER V. Mr. Wimbush had taken them to see the sights
CHAPTER VI. Mr. Barbecue-Smith arrived in time for tea
CHAPTER VII. At Crome all the beds were ancient hereditary
CHAPTER VIII. Breakfast on Sunday morning was an hour later
CHAPTER IX. Mr. Bodiham was sitting in his study at the Rectory
CHAPTER X. Denis did not dance
CHAPTER XI. Mr. Barbecue-Smith was gone
CHAPTER XII. Blight, Mildew, and Smut..
CHAPTER XIII. Henry Wimbush brought down with him to dinner
CHAPTER XIV. For their after-luncheon coffee the party generally
CHAPTER XV. In the time of the amiable Brantome
CHAPTER XVI. The ladies had left the room
CHAPTER XVII. Ivor brought his hands down with a bang on
CHAPTER XVIII. The nearest Roman Catholic church was upwards
CHAPTER XIX. Henry Wimbush’s long cigar burned aromatically
CHAPTER XX. Ivor was gone
CHAPTER XXI. Perched on its four stone mushrooms
CHAPTER XXII. For the sake of peace and quiet Denis
CHAPTER XXIII. Gombauld was by no means so furious at their apparition
CHAPTER XXIV. It was noon
CHAPTER XXV. I hope you all realise,” said Henry Wimbush
CHAPTER XXVI. A little canvas village of tents and booths
CHAPTER XXVII. Mr. Scogan had been accommodated
CHAPTER XXVIII. Towards sunset the fair itself became quiescent
CHAPTER XXIX. It was after ten o’clock
CHAPTER XXX. Denis had been called