Complete Essays: Aldous Huxley, 1938-1956 by Aldous Huxley (English) Hardcover B

Description: Complete Essays by Aldous Huxley In this fifth of six volumes, covering Huxleys essays in the period of 1938-1956, Huxley continues to explore the role of science and technology in modern culture, and seeks a final level of foundational truth that might provide the basis of his growing interest in religious mysticism. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description At their best, HuxleyAIs essays stand among the finest examples of the genre in modern literature. From 1938 to 1956 Aldous Huxley continues to explore the role of science and technology in modern culture, and seeks a final level of foundational Truth that might provide the basis for his growing interest in religious mysticism. It is in this period that his philosophy of history took its final form. Here is the fifth volume of a projected six. He writes with an easy assurance and a command of classical and modern cross-references.O-Christopher Hitchens, Los Angeles Times. There is much to enjoy in these volumes...they are important as a document of his times, and of a window on to a stage in the evolution of his mind.O-Economist. Aldous Huxley very early in life became one of the leading essayists of the 20th century.O-Michael Potemra, National Review. Author Biography Aldous Huxley (1894–1963) was one of the most important novelists of the twentieth century. Robert S. Baker is professor of literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and author of The Dark Historic Page and Aldous Huxleys Brave New World. James Sexton teaches English at Camosun College in British Columbia. Review Perusing Volume One, I was struck by the sensitivity and the unerring perception in these unknown reviews, ultimately my most enjoyable reading of the year. -- Robert Craft, conductor and writer on music * Times Literary Supplement, (Books Of The Year, Dec.) *The editors...have done their job with commendable thoroughness. -- P. N. Furbank * Times Literary Supplement *An important and admirable publishing event. * Atlantic Monthly *Fascinating...a welcome collection. * National Review *Huxley was among the few writers who played with ideas so freely, so gaily, with such virtuosity, that the responsive reader was dazzled and excited. -- Isaiah BerlinA remarkable publishing event...these volumes return Huxley from our forgetfulness so as to enjoy his fine intelligence, prose and exemplary strengths. -- Jeffrey Hart * The Washington Times *His reading was immense, his taste was impeccable, and his ear acute...His place in English literature is unique and is certainly assured. -- T. S. EliotThere is much to enjoy in these volumes...they are important as a document of his times. * Economist *He writes with an easy assurance and a command of classical and modern cross-references. -- Christopher Hitchens * Los Angeles Times *To read all the essays in sequence is like being enrolled at the college of your dreams. * The New Yorker * Long Description At their best, HuxleyAIs essays stand among the finest examples of the genre in modern literature. From 1938 to 1956 Aldous Huxley continues to explore the role of science and technology in modern culture, and seeks a final level of foundational Truth that might provide the basis for his growing interest in religious mysticism. It is in this period that his philosophy of history took its final form. Here is the fifth volume of a projected six. He writes with an easy assurance and a command of classical and modern cross-references.O-Christopher Hitchens, Los Angeles Times. There is much to enjoy in these volumes...they are important as a document of his times, and of a window on to a stage in the evolution of his mind.O-Economist. Aldous Huxley very early in life became one of the leading essayists of the 20th century.O-Michael Potemra, National Review. Review Quote Perusing Volume One, I was struck by the sensitivity and the unerring perception in these unknown reviews, ultimately my most enjoyable reading of the year. Feature Huxley searches for a foundational truth in the midst of modern culture Details ISBN1566634415 Author Aldous Huxley Language English ISBN-10 1566634415 ISBN-13 9781566634410 Media Book DEWEY 824.912 Series Number 05 Year 2002 Imprint Ivan R Dee, Inc Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States Edited by Robert S. Baker Illustrations Illustrations, ports. Affiliation Professor of Literature, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Residence ENK Birth 1894 Death 1963 Short Title COMP ESSAYS Subtitle Aldous Huxley, 1938-1956 DOI 10.1604/9781566634410 UK Release Date 2002-09-01 NZ Release Date 2002-09-01 Pages 496 Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc Series Complete Essays of Aldous Huxley Format Hardcover Audience General AU Release Date 2002-07-14 Publication Date 2002-07-01 US Release Date 2002-07-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137205867;

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