Author of Brave New World and The Doors of Perception, and inventor of the term 'psychedelic', Aldous Huxley was a global trend-setter ahead of his time. In this new biography Dr Kieron O'Hara explores the life of this great visionary, charting his transformation from society satirist to Californian guru-mystic through an insightful analysis of his life's work. Combining thoughtful biography, easy-to-use reading notes, and an insightful exploration of Huxley's continuing legacy, Huxley: A Beginner's Guide is the definitive introduction to one of the twentieth century's most influential thinkers.
| ISBN: | 9781851689231 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2012 |
| Author: | Kieron OHara |
| Publisher: | Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Series: | A Beginner's Guide |
| Genres: |
Biography: writers Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 Literary companions, book reviews and guides Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers Biography, Literature and Literary studies |