"Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley launches the reader thousands of years into the future. New reproductive technology and sleep-learning techniques have changed the very basis of society. A hatchery produces thousands of nearly identical human embryos that are then conditioned to fulfill a certain role in society, creating instant happiness with their life's work. However, Bernard Marx is not content with the happiness forced down his throat. His behaviour is seen as difficult and unsocial yet he is allowed to travel to the savage reservation where humanity still exists in its purest form. He is awaiting exile but returns with something that will change both his life and society itself. The unusual and captivating plot makes the reader question what makes our world keep spinning. Huxley is regarded as one of the most prominent explorers of visual communication and this novel is no disappointment.
About the Author: Aldous Leonard Huxley was born in England on July 26th, 1894. He was an English writer and one of the most revolutionary members of the famous Huxley family. Huxley is best known for his novels including "Brave New World" and "Island" along with a wide range of essays. He also published short stories, poetry, travel writing, film stories and scripts. He moved to Los Angeles in 1937 and lived there until his death in 1963. By the end of his life Huxley was considered a leader of modern thought and a scholar of unmatched intellect.
Price: $9.99
ISBN: 978-0060929879
Published: 1932 by Chatto and Windus (London)
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