Antic Hay

Antic Hay, published in 1923, is a satirical portrayal of post-World War I London society. Following Theodore Gumbril and his circle of disillusioned intellectuals, Huxley critiques the aimlessness, cynicism, and moral decay of the era. Written with biting wit and sharp observation, the novel captures the restless spirit of the "lost generation." Huxley’s exploration of alienation, superficiality, and the search for meaning makes Antic Hay a significant early work of social satire and a reflection of modernist anxieties.