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이 시는 올더스 헉슬리가 1920년에 출판한 시집이다.
<레다>는 백조로 변장한 제우스가 레다를 유혹하여 트로이의 헬렌을 낳는 그리스 신화의 레다와 백조를 개작한 작품이다. Huxley의 시는 욕망, 권력, 인간 관계의 복잡성이라는 주제를 탐구하고 있다. 시인으로서 헉슬리의 재능을 잘 보여주는 생생한 이미지와 서정적인 언어로 유명하다.

올더스 헉슬리(Aldous Huxley, 1894~1963). 영국의 소설가이자 비평가. 현대문명의 발달을 비판적으로 바라보며, 우아한 문체, 위트, 신랄한 풍자가 두드러진 작품으로 유명하다. 소설, 시, 단편집, 심리학, 철학, 과학, 사회비평, 문명비평 등 30여 권의 책을 펴낸 20세기 영국을 대표하는 문인으로 손꼽힌다.


This poem is a collection of poems by Aldous Huxley published in 1920.
is an adaptation of the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan, in which Zeus, disguised as a swan, seduces Leda and gives birth to Helen of Troy. Huxley's poetry explores themes of desire, power, and the complexities of human relationships. Huxley is famous for his vivid images and lyrical language that demonstrate his talent as a poet.

Aldous Huxley (1894-1963). British novelist and critic. He critically looks at the development of modern civilization and is famous for his elegant writing style, wit, and sharp satire. He is considered one of Britain's leading writers of the 20th century, having published more than 30 books, including novels, poetry, short story collections, psychology, philosophy, science, social criticism, and civilization criticism.

Summary
LEDA
BROWN and bright as an agate, mountain-cool,
Eurotas singing slips from pool to pool;
Down rocky gullies; through the cavernous pines
And chestnut groves; down where the terraced vines
And gardens overhang; through valleys grey
With olive trees, into a soundless bay
Of the Ægean. Silent and asleep
Lie those pools now. but where they dream most deep,
Men sometimes see ripples of shining hair
And the young grace of bodies pale and bare,

Contents
LEDA
THE BIRTH OF GOD
ON HAMPSTEAD HEATH
SYMPATHY
MALE AND FEMALE CREATED HE THEM
FROM THE PILLAR
JONAH
VARIATIONS ON A THEME
A MELODY BY SCARLATTI
A SUNSET
LIFE AND ART
FIRST PHILOSOPHER’S SONG
SECOND PHILOSOPHER’S SONG
FIFTH PHILOSOPHERS SONG
NINTH PHILOSOPHER’S SONG
MORNING SCENE
VERREY’S
FRASCATI’S
FATIGUE
THE MERRY-GO-ROUND
BACK STREETS
LAST THINGS
GOTHIC
EVENING PARTY
BEAUTY
SOLES OCCIDERE ET REDIRE POSSUNT