
CROME YELLOW
By Aldous Huxley
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
A young man steps off a slow‑moving train in a sleepy English village, his mind buzzing with restless thoughts about wasted time and unfulfilled ambition. The opening pages follow his impulsive decision to rent a bicycle and escape into the countryside, using the simple act of pedaling as a promise of purpose. As he climbs the hill beyond the station, the landscape unfurls in a vivid cascade of valleys, hills and light, sparking his yearning to capture beauty in words.
His internal monologue drifts between lyrical descriptions of the terrain and a self‑critical inventory of missed opportunities, revealing a mind that craves both artistic precision and the freedom of motion. The narrative balances the gentle humor of his over‑analysis with a palpable sense of the English summer, inviting listeners to feel the heat of the carriage and the cool wind on the bike. All of this sets the stage for a contemplative journey that explores how a simple ride can become a mirror for larger questions about purpose and identity.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (329K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
Release date
1999-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1894–1963
Best known for Brave New World, he wrote sharp, unsettling fiction that questioned where technology, power, and mass culture might lead. His work ranges from satire and dystopian novels to essays on religion, consciousness, and the human mind.
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