--- product_id: 77583324 title: "Limbo Paperback – Import, 11 July 2009" brand: "huxley aldous" price: "£27.26" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/77583324-limbo-paperback-import-11-july-2009 store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Limbo Paperback – Import, 11 July 2009 **Brand:** huxley aldous **Price:** £27.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Limbo Paperback – Import, 11 July 2009 by huxley aldous - **How much does it cost?** £27.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/77583324-limbo-paperback-import-11-july-2009) ## Best For - huxley aldous enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted huxley aldous brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Limbo Paperback – Import, 11 July 2009 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31hfhvD73AL.jpg) ![Limbo Paperback – Import, 11 July 2009 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31zzNS+4wnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ His First Short Story Collection *by M***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 January 2019* First published in 1920 this was the first collection of Aldous Huxley’s short stories, which we have six of here, plus a play ‘Happy Families’. Reading this you can see that Huxley’s themes that so much of his work was based upon, with his thoughts and ideas are already appearing in this collection, as well as quite a bit of autobiographically inspired work.Ranging from the satirical to the more profound this does make you stop and think at the hypocrisy around us, with people failing to live up to their own convictions, as well as academia and snobbishness, plus even gender identity and mental health issues, along with other issues, and of course the impact of the First World War.This book obviously won’t be for everyone, and I know that some people with books like these are quite vociferous in that a couple of passages as here are in French and even Latin, as there are no footnotes. Of course the people who did read works like this were capable of either knowing what the passages were, or able to work them out, whereas nowadays not only are people ignorant of languages, but are able to go on-line to complain of such things, and yet do not have the sense to just type a line in and get a translation on a search engine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For fans of Aldous *by K***M on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2020* Aldous’ first collection of short fiction, consisting of six short stories and a play.All in all it’s quite a good read and one can see the young Aldous developing his writing. Admittedly, he is incredibly pompous at times, but one does get the feeling in “Bookshop” that he realises this and that he understands that he needs to tone it down a lot if he wants to get his ideas and thoughts across to the masses.Definitely a must read for all Aldous fans.Farcical History of Richard GreenowA rather interesting look at Dissociative Identity Disorder before and into WWI, where one personality is a conscientious objector while the other is firmly on the side of destroying the Hun with extreme predjudice. Add to this that Richard’s other personality is female and has complete blackouts when she takes over things get a little out of control for him.Yes folks, just because someone with DID is male does not mean that their other personalities are going to be male also. It doesn’t work like that. One’s other personalties are whoever they are and sometimes they will express with different genders to the host.Superbly written in Aldous’ inimitable style.Happily Ever AfterSet in the years of WWI, Aldous introduces us to two young men, both at war, with completely contrasting views on life. I think this is Aldous’ way of reminding himself — and all of us — to not get lost in dogmatic ideologies and, instead, to grasp and enjoy the joys of life while you’re young because you never know if today will be your last.Eupompus Gave Splendour to Art by NumbersOne often gets the impression with Aldous that he liked to show off his classical education: “Oooh, hark at me, i know all these ancient Greek people and things.”All the pompous whimsy aside, the only thing really being said here is Aldous didn’t much think that meditation was good for a person: “Let’s not count breaths, eh.”Happy FamiliesA play. Very much a thing of its time when it comes to race, displaying Aldous’ Victorian heritage to the full.CynthiaA little romance short with Aldous stirring in another good load of the “Oooh, hark at me, i know all these ancient Greek people and things.” that we had in “Eupompus Gave Splendour to Art by Numbers”.The BookshopA short about an impulse purchase all dressed up in a rather lovely piece of descriptive writing. I felt that the undertones of this was Aldous bemoaning the great unwashed and uncultured, while, at the end, he sees that he can’t escape their influence when surrounded on all sides by them: we’re all in this **** life together. Our protagonist finally throws his impulse purchase into some bushes.I find this story very much to have the seed of what Aldous later grew into his life’s work. The symbolism of the bookshop with its classical music, fashions, art and books; representing education, privalege and wealth; surrounded on all sides by the working classes, poverty and need. How can one enjoy such fruits when he’s reminded and intruded upon, at every moment, that so many don’t have these things.The Death of LullyLully is an early christian martyr that is rescued on a passing ship. A well written short but i’m not sure what the message really is. As a devout non-christian, this kind of thing just turns my brain off. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Primera de Huxley *by A***R on Reviewed in Mexico on 27 July 2017* En general me gusta como escribe Huxley. Lo disfruto mucho. Le habría puesto cinco estrellas si no hubiera sido por lo desagradable que me pareció la historia en formato de obra teatral "Happy Families". --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/77583324-limbo-paperback-import-11-july-2009](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/77583324-limbo-paperback-import-11-july-2009) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*