Books by "Aldous Huxley"
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This collection of Aldous Huxley’s greatest short stories offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the 20th century’s most perceptive and thought-provoking writers. While Huxley is best known for his dystopian masterpiece Brave New World, his short fiction reveals an equally compelling blend of wit, satire and deep philosophical inquiry. From the reflective poignancy of Uncle Spencer, which explores memory and aging, to the cross-cultural tensions in Little Mexican, these stories showcase Huxley’s keen eye for human nature. Young Archimedes presents a touching yet tragic exploration of genius, while Hubert and Minnie and Fard balance humor with sharp social critique. The Portrait further highlights his fascination with art, beauty and perception. With themes ranging from personal introspection to broader societal absurdities, this collection demonstrates the full range of Huxley’s storytelling talent. Whether you are drawn to his humor, his sharp critique of modern life, or his philosophical depth, these stories promise an engaging and thought-provoking reading experience.
The Complete Works of Aldous Huxley. Illustrated edition
by Aldous Huxley
2022 · Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Aldous Leonard Huxley was an English writer who spent the latter part of his life in the United States, living in Los Angeles. Best known for his novels and wide-ranging output of essays, he also published short stories, poetry, travel writing, and film stories and scripts. Huxley was a humanist but was also interested towards the end of his life in spiritual subjects such as parapsychology and philosophical mysticism. By the end of his life, he was widely acknowledged as one of the pre-eminent intellectuals of his time. THE NOVELS Crome Yellow Antic Hay Those Barren Leaves Point Counter Point Brave New World Eyeless in Gaza After Many a Summer Time Must Have a Stop Ape and Essence The Genius and the Goddess Island THE TRANSLATION A Virgin Heart by Remy de Gourmont THE SHORTER FICTION Limbo Mortal Coils Little Mexican Two or Three Graces Brief Candles Miscellaneous Short Stories SELECTED NON-FICTION The Olive Tree and Other Essays The Perennial Philosophy Science, Liberty and Peace The Devils of Loudun The Doors of Perception Heaven and Hell Brave New World Revisited THE MEMOIR The Art of Seeing
Book 1: Explore a dystopian future with “Brave New World by Aldous Huxley: A Visionary Dystopian Novel of a Controlled Society.” Huxley's thought-provoking narrative depicts a world of technological advancement, societal control, and the consequences of a utopian vision gone awry. Book 2: Delve into “Crome Yellow: Aldous Huxley's Satirical Glimpse into Intellectual Life,” where Huxley takes a satirical look at the intellectual elite. This novel offers a humorous and insightful exploration of the eccentricities of intellectual circles, blending wit and social commentary in Huxley's signa