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Aldous Huxley - Ape and Essence
 

Aldous Huxley - Ape and Essence

This story of nuclear war and worldwide destruction, in the form of a film scenario, is set in Los Angeles in 2108. It portrays what remains of the world a century after the Third World War has left it in ruins. From spared New Zealand, a "Rediscovery Expedition to North America" has been dispatched, and it is from the experiences of Chief Botanist Alfred Poole that we learn about the 22nd-century way of life.

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Church and State, Greed and Hate: Aldous Huxley';s Ape and Essence

byhenry_thoreau Jul 18, 2001
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Pros This underpraised "sequel" to Brave New World is appropriate only for fully...
Cons Boeotian readers will savor more conventional fodder. :)
Recommended it? Yes

After reading my rough draft's opening sentence, my percipient pal Dickey cautioned me to remember valor's better part. Aw, here it is anyway, unretouched:

Flay me as elitist, pertinacious, or what you will, but anyone who hasn't attentively, reflectively read Aldous Huxley's Brave New... Read full review »

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Authors Aldous Huxley

Professional Reviews

Orwell, George: "You were right about Huxley's book--it is awful."

Book Editions

PaperbackSeptember 01, 1992Ivan R Dee7.75"(h) x 5.5"(w) x 0.75"(d), 0.5 lbs.9780929587783
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