A gorgeous hardcover edition of Aldous Huxley's enduring masterwork, "one of the most prophetic dystopian works of the 20th century" (Wall Street Journal), that must be read and understood by anyone concerned with preserving the human spirit in the face of our "brave new world"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 a 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.
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Brave New World
von Aldous Huxley
A gorgeous hardcover edition of Aldous Huxley's enduring masterwork, "one of the most prophetic dystopian works of the 20th century" (Wall Street Journal), that must be read and understood by anyone concerned with preserving the human spirit in the face of our "brave new world"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 a 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.
Aktuelle Rezensionen(12)
Rezension von charlieHonestly, this must be one of my favourite books. I am not a native English speaker but I read it in English. I struggled a lot with the language but I liked this book so much, that even the hard language wasn’t a problem. I think what has especially affected me is the dilemma: if we live an artificially happy life, should we accept it or question it? Or rather: Are we still human beings if we live happy lives? Or perhaps even more radical: Is a perfect life worth living? I bought this book in London because someone recommended it to me, saying a story I wrote, resembled Aldous Huxleys ideas in Brave New World. I love the style of writing. I love the idea behind it. I love the ending. I love everything about this book. I think the book is still (or perhaps more than ever) relevant to us today. It is easy to get lost in cheap entertainment, to lose yourself in a life full of joy, being entertained all the time. But this perfect world that we can create for ourselves absorbs all real-ness. We can flee into this world at all times and escape all possible bad things. I love the way The Savage keeps thinking about misery. This way he keeps questioning whether this perfect life is worth living. The conclusion that pain is essential to life and it’s worth, even if it sounds odd. I am a person who feels all feelings very strongly so in everyday life, I often feel overwhelmed or, as if everyone else is happier, BECAUSE they feel less. Brave New World has given me the courage to appreciate the fact that I feel so much. Yes, it’s often painful, and it also gives me mental health struggles, but perhaps I am being human. Basically, Brave New World has made me fall in love with imperfection. I can really recommend this book to anyone who can identify with some topics of my review. I sincerely would like to apologise for my English. It’s not so good, but I try to improve. ”If one’s different, one’s bound to be lonely“ ~ The Savage, Page 119
Rezension von IliI may be stupid but this was an awful read. I understand the importance of the themes talked about in it but oh my GOD it read like someone had a half baked plot outline and really wanted to make it about Jesus. The ending was unsatisfactory at best and just annoying at worst. Maybe I don't understand it but this book was just painful once you get past the second chapter.
Rezension von CamilleI read this for school, and I wish I hadn't
Rezension von CelineMehr als 3 Sterne kann ich echt nicht vergeben, eher sogar 2,5. Ein ganz seltsames Buch.
Rezension von Marsidakinda boring. great idea but not a great storyline