Aldous Huxley

Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher, best known for his profound and often unsettling explorations of societal issues, technology, and human nature. Born on July 26, 1894, in Godalming, Surrey, Huxley came from a prominent family of thinkers and educators, which greatly influenced his literary and philosophical pursuits. His most famous work, "Brave New World," paints a chilling picture of a future society driven by consumerism and technological control, prompting readers to reflect on the implications of progress and the cost of happiness. Huxley's diverse body of work includes novels, essays, and poetry, showcasing his keen observation and critical thinking skills.

Beyond fiction, Huxley delved into topics such as mysticism, pacifism, and the potential of psychedelics, especially in his later works like "The Doors of Perception." His unique insights and eloquent prose invite readers to ponder the complexities of existence and the choices we make as individuals and as a society. If you’re curious about Huxley's thought-provoking ideas and imaginative storytelling, take a moment to explore his books in the app. You might just find a new perspective on the world around you.

Crome Yellow

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Aldous Huxley



Crome Yellow, published in 1921 was Aldous Huxley’s first novel. In it he satirizes the fads and fashions of the time. It is the witty story…

Crome Yellow, Version 2

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Aldous Huxley



Fascinating and brilliant at many levels, Huxley's spoof of Lady Ottoline Morrell's famous bohemian gatherings is difficult to categorize. T…

The Defeat of Youth and Other Poems

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Aldous Huxley



Though later known for his essays and novels, Aldous Huxley started his writing career as a poet. Published in 1918, The Defeat of Youth and…

The Burning Wheel

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Though Aldous Huxley is best known for his later novels and essays, he started his writing career as a poet. The Burning Wheel is his first …

Jonah

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Though Aldous Huxley gained popularity from his novels and essays, he started his writing career as a poet. Jonah, his second compilation of…

Wheels - The Fifth Cycle

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Aldous Huxley, Alan Porter, Osbert Sitwell, Edith Sitwell, Sacheverell Sitwell and Sherard Vines



The Fifth Cycle of the Wheels poetry anthology was published in 1920 and contains poems by Aldous Huxley, Alan Porter, Leah McTavish Coehn, …

Leda

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Though he gained recognition for his later essays and novels, Aldous Huxley started his writing career as a poet. Published in 1920, Leda is…

Mortal Coils

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Aldous Huxley



Aldous Huxley is best known as a philosopher and novelist – notably as the author of Brave New World. He also wrote poetry, short stories an…

Antic Hay

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The epigram to this work from Christoher Marlowe applies to the plot of this story: "My men like satyrs grazing on the lawns / Shall wi…

Wheels - The Second Cycle

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Aldous Huxley, Arnold James, Helen Rootham, Osbert Sitwell, Sacheverell Sitwell, Edith Sitwell, Edward Wyndham Tennant, Iris Tree, Sherard Vines and Henry James



A series of six volumes of Wheels anthologies was produced by members of the Sitwell family between 1916 and 1922. The second volume, publis…

Limbo

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This is Aldous Huxley's first collection of short stories, which consists of 6 stories and a play.Characters in the play, "Happy Famili…

Wheels - The Fourth Cycle

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Various, Translated Byálvaro Velez Ladrón De Guevara, Aldous Huxley, Arnold James, Wilfred Owen, Francisco de Quevedo, Osbert Sitwell, Edith Sitwell, Sacheverell Sitwell, Iris Tree, Sherard Vines and Henry James



A series of six volumes of Wheels anthologies was produced by members of the Sitwell family between 1916 and 1922. The fourth volume, publis…

Wheels - The Sixth Cycle

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The sixth and final cycle of Wheels was published in 1921, and is much shorter than the preceding volumes. Apart from the three Sitwells, …