Island by Aldous Huxley (English) Paperback Book

Description: Island by Aldous Huxley The final novel from Aldous Huxley, Island is a provocative counterpoint to his worldwide classic Brave New World, in which a flourishing, ideal society located on a remote Pacific island attracts the envy of the outside world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Huxleys final word about the human condition and the possibility of the good society. . . . Island is a welcome and in many ways unique addition to the select company of books--from Plato to now--that have presented, in imaginary terms, a coherent view of what society is not but might be." -- New York Times Book ReviewThe final novel from Aldous Huxley, Island is a provocative counterpoint to his worldwide classic Brave New World, in which a flourishing, ideal society located on a remote Pacific island attracts the envy of the outside world.In the novel Huxley considered his most important, he transports us to the remote Pacific island of Pala, where an ideal society has flourished for 120 years. Inevitably, this island of bliss attracts the envy and enmity of the surrounding world. A conspiracy is underway to take over Pala, and events are set in motion when an agent of the conspirators, a newspaperman named Faranby, is shipwrecked there. What Faranby doesnt expect is how his time with the people of Pala will revolutionize all his values and--to his amazement--give him hope. Back Cover In his final novel, which he considered his most important, Aldous Huxley transports us to the remote Pacific island of Pala, where an ideal society has flourished for 120 years. Inevitably, this island of bliss attracts the envy and enmity of the surrounding world. A conspiracy is underway to take over Pala, and events are set in motion when an agent of the conspirators, a newspaperman named Faranby, is shipwrecked there. What Faranby doesnt expect is how his time with the people of Pala will revolutionize all his values and--to his amazement--give him hope. Author Biography Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) is the author of the classic novels Brave New World, Island, Eyeless in Gaza, and The Genius and the Goddess, as well as such critically acclaimed nonfiction works as The Perennial Philosophy and The Doors of Perception. Born in Surrey, England, and educated at Oxford, he died in Los Angeles, California. Review "Island remains important and highly enjoyable" -- Washington Post Book World"Huxleys final word about the human condition and the possibility of the good society. . . . Island is a welcome and in many ways unique addition to the select company of books--from Plato to now--that have presented, in imaginary terms, a coherent view of what society is not but might be." -- New York Times Book Review"A mirror for modern man. . . . Should be read and reread." -- Saturday Review"Islands warnings about religious fanaticism, the exercise of massive military power, the geopolitical importance of oil and the development of artificial insemination seem extraordinarily prophetic." -- The Guardian"One of the truly great philosophical novels" -- The Times (London)One of the 99 Best Modern Novels -- New York Times Book Review Review Quote "Island remains important and highly enjoyable" -- Washington Post Book World "Huxleys final word about the human condition and the possibility of the good society. . . . Island is a welcome and in many ways unique addition to the select company of books--from Plato to now--that have presented, in imaginary terms, a coherent view of what society is not but might be." -- New York Times Book Review "A mirror for modern man. . . . Should be read and reread." -- Saturday Review "Islands warnings about religious fanaticism, the exercise of massive military power, the geopolitical importance of oil and the development of artificial insemination seem extraordinarily prophetic." -- The Guardian "One of the truly great philosophical novels" -- The Times (London) One of the 99 Best Modern Novels -- New York Times Book Review Description for Teachers/Educators In his final novel, which he considered his most important, Aldous Huxley transports us to the remote Pacific island of Pala, where an ideal society has flourished for 120 years. Inevitably, this island of bliss attracts the envy and enmity of the surrounding world. A conspiracy is underway to take over Pala, and events are set in motion when an agent of the conspirators, a newspaperman named Faranby, is shipwrecked there. What Faranby doesnt expect is how his time with the people of Pala will revolutionize all his values and--to his amazement--give him hope. Details ISBN0061561797 Short Title ISLAND Language English ISBN-10 0061561797 ISBN-13 9780061561795 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 823.912 Residence ENK Birth 1894 Death 1963 UK Release Date 2009-10-20 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2009-10-20 NZ Release Date 2009-10-20 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Pages 384 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Series Harper Perennial Modern Classics Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Audience General Imprint US Harper Perennial Modern Classics Publisher US HarperCollins Author Aldous Huxley Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-10-20 US Release Date 2009-10-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43644686;

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