Great Short Stories - Aldous Huxley
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- ISBN13: 9789355718075
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
- Publisher Imprint: NA
- Pages: NA
- Language: English
- Edition: NA
- Item Weight: 500
- BISAC Subject(s): Art & Culture
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.
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.
Aldous Huxley was a British writer, philosopher, and social critic, best known for his dystopian novel Brave New World. Born into an intellectually distinguished family, Huxley was exposed to literature, science, and philosophy from an early age, shaping his unique perspective on society and human nature. His literary career spanned multiple genres, including novels, essays, poetry and short stories, all infused with his keen observations and deep philosophical inquiries.
Huxley’s works often explored themes of scientific progress, human consciousness, and the consequences of unchecked technological advancements. His fascination with psychology, mysticism, and altered states of perception later led him to experiment with psychedelic substances, which he documented in The Doors of Perception. Despite his reputation as a visionary thinker, Huxley also possessed a sharp wit and a talent for satire, evident in both his fiction and essays.
A prolific and insightful writer, Huxley remains one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century. His works continue to challenge, inspire, and provoke thought among readers worldwide.
Huxley’s works often explored themes of scientific progress, human consciousness, and the consequences of unchecked technological advancements. His fascination with psychology, mysticism, and altered states of perception later led him to experiment with psychedelic substances, which he documented in The Doors of Perception. Despite his reputation as a visionary thinker, Huxley also possessed a sharp wit and a talent for satire, evident in both his fiction and essays.
A prolific and insightful writer, Huxley remains one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century. His works continue to challenge, inspire, and provoke thought among readers worldwide.