Huxley, Aldous
Brave New World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062696120
- author:
- Huxley, Aldous
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Harper
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 21.59 x 14.73 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Brave New World, a prophetic dystopian novel by Aldous Huxley, is a searching vision of an unequal future where humans are genetically bred and socially indoctrinated to uphold an authoritarian ruling order. In this reissued hardcover edition, Huxley's masterpiece has become relevant once again in the face of technological advancements and social change.
Written in the shadow of the rise of fascism during the 1930s, Brave New World speaks to a world dominated by mass-entertainment, technology, medicine and pharmaceuticals, as well as the hidden influence of elites. This thought-provoking work of literature retains its urgency, warning us about the cost of our freedom and humanity in a society that values "Community, Identity, Stability" above all else.
Aldous Huxley's profoundly important classic explores the human condition through his unique blend of artistic and spiritual insight. With its satisfying narrative and timely themes, Brave New World is a worthwhile read for anyone concerned with preserving the human spirit in the face of our rapidly changing world.