Brave New World (1932), Revisited (1958) by Aldous Huxley

sci-fi science-fiction dystopia novel fiction science fiction

Aldous Huxley (1887-1972)

Brave New World (1932), Revisited (1958)

Brave New World (1932)

Front cover of Brave New World (1932) by Aldous Huxley

Far in the future, the World Controllers have created the ideal society. Through clever use of genetic engineering, brainwashing and recreational sex and drugs, all its members are happy consumers. Bernard Marx seems alone harbouring an ill-defined longing to break free. A visit to one of the few remaining Savage Reservations, where the old, imperfect life still continues, may be the cure for his distress... Huxley's ingenious fantasy of the future sheds a blazing light on the present and is considered to be his most enduring masterpiece.

Back Cover of Brave New World (1932) by Aldous Huxley

Brave New World Revisited (1958)

Front cover of Brave New World Revisited (1958) by Aldous Huxley

When the novel Brave New World first appeared in 1932, its shocking analysis of a scientific dictatorship seemed a projection into the remote future. Here, in one of the most important and fascinating books of his career, Aldous Huxley uses his tremendous knowledge of human relations to compare the modern-day world with his prophetic fantasy. He scrutinizes threats to humanity, such as overpopulation, propaganda, and chemical persuasion, and explains why we have found it virtually impossible to avoid them. Brave New World Revisited is a trenchant plea that humankind should educate itself for freedom before it is too late.

Back cover of Brave New World Revisited (1958) by Aldous Huxley

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