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Now more than ever: Aldous Huxley’s enduring masterwork must be read and understood by anyone concerned with preserving the human spirit
“A masterpiece. … One of the most prophetic dystopian works.” —Wall Street Journal
Aldous Huxley’s profoundly important classic of world literature, Brave New World is a searching vision of an unequal, … Journal
Aldous Huxley’s profoundly important classic of world literature, Brave New World is a searching vision of an unequal, technologically-advanced future where humans are genetically bred, socially indoctrinated, and pharmaceutically anesthetized to passively uphold an authoritarian ruling order–all at the cost of our freedom, full humanity, and perhaps also our souls. “A genius [who] who spent his life decrying the onward march of the Machine” (The New Yorker), Huxley was a man of incomparable talents: equally an artist, a spiritual seeker, and one of history’s keenest observers of human nature and civilization. Brave New World, his masterpiece, has enthralled and terrified millions of readers, and retains its urgent relevance to this day as both a warning to be heeded as we head into tomorrow and as thought-provoking, satisfying work of literature. Written in the shadow of the rise of fascism during the 1930s, Brave New World likewise speaks to a 21st-century world dominated by mass-entertainment, technology, medicine and pharmaceuticals, the arts of persuasion, and the hidden influence of elites.
“Aldous Huxley is the greatest 20th century writer in English.” —Chicago Tribune
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Hard to Believe there are people out there who haven’t read this one. When I first read it in 1965, so much of this was still in the future. Scary how much has come to pass. Hard to believe Huxley wrote it in 1932. No education is complete without it.
I enjoyed the audio version of this book. It was published in 1932, and it was interesting to hear this author’s take on what the future may look like and the themes that were a cause for concern. The characters were designed to drive the story forward. Overall, it was an interesting read.
I’m not sure why it took so long but I recently read this for the first time and I really enjoyed it. Somehow missed it through high school but left it on the to-read list. I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would and it’s a more accurate view of the future than 1984 in my opinion.
A classic of the dystopian genre, it was interesting to read Huxley’s vision of “a brave new world” having gone terribly wrong. Despite having been written 89 years ago (29 years before i was born) Huxley managed to be on point about much of what he saw in the future of human kind. I enjoyed the distinctions made between the “civilized” society …
At first I wasn’t sure, but then it gradually hooked me and now has to be one of my all-time favourites. Superb dystopian novel ahead of its time.
A 100-year-old prediction come true
It seems odd to recommend a book that was written so long ago but I think it is time for everyone to re-read the big 3 political explorations of crisis and control of human society. That would be Brave New World, 1984, and Animal Farm. Not for the faint of heart or if you’re just looking for entertainment. But the language of crisis and control is …
Written back in 1930’s, Huxley’s Brave New World portrays a futuristic society where people are controlled not by totalitarian suppression a la Orwell’s 1984, but by endless entertainment, drugs and trivial pursuits. Sounds familiar?
A book written nearly a century ago still seems so modern. This was an awesome read of dystopian society before it was a thing. Loved it.
A classic of its type; originally published in 1932. Inevitably it has dated a bit (there is no mention of space travel for example). However, in other respects it is still surprisingly modern. For those who don’t know Huxley’s work, this piece of speculative fiction (although it deals with science, it is not a traditional science fiction piece) …
I read this for bookclub—so much to discuss. It is hard to believe this dystopian was written nearly 90 years ago as the language and ideas don’t feel outdated. I really enjoyed the detailed description of this society where stresses had been removed and people were healthy until they died. It made me wish I had a few soma tablets now and again. …
Simply ingenious.
Huxley’s idea of human cloning is indeed appalling, but his critical view of the world, and more importantly, of the future; Is what makes this book a genius.
We are still far from Huxley’s direction for human society, but not far enough. Moreover, we are getting closer: the identity between people, consumerism as a central …
Could not put down.
Another dystopian original that makes you wonder how far off this kind of future could really be.
I can understand why people like this book and the importance(?) of it but zowie. Parts were intriguing but most of it dragged and I wasn’t liking any of the characters which made it hard to get into. Is it a classic? Yes. Did I enjoy reading it? No.
Would also like to note it was a terrible choice on my part to do the audiobook version.
“But God doesn’t change.”
“Men do, though.”
“What difference does that make?”
“All the difference in the world.”
Wow. Anyone who has discussed books with me knows I’m a bit of a star snob. I think I can count on one hand the number of books I’ve given five stars in the last four or five years. We were assigned this book in high school, …
Brave New World is a dystopian novel by English author Aldous Huxley, written in 1931 and published in 1932. Largely set in a futuristic World State, inhabited by genetically modified citizens and an intelligence-based social hierarchy, the novel anticipates huge scientific advancements in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological …
Classic book which gives a view of the USA under a totalitarian regime where the population ‘manufactured’ and preconditioned beginning prior to birth for the roles they are to have in life in a highly regimented caste system. The population is rendered brain dead through brainwash conditioning and unlimited pleasurable distractions.
One of the most amazing books I’ve ever read! And to think, this was written decades before cloning was even possible or, in most circles, even thought of.
Android Huxley write about the future; a future that we are living in the beginning of…
I read this book back in High School in 1969. It was a real eye opener back then of what was possible in the not so distant future. It was also a very sad commentary on how humanity could be taken out of the human equation.