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Aldous Huxley - Ape and Essence

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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

Date of Review:  Jul 18, 2001
The Bottom Line: A tour de force showcasing Huxley's erudition and wit. The "screenplay" narrative device may deter those craving conventional novels; nonetheless, this neglected masterpiece ranks among Huxley's finest.
Review: 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...
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by: henry_thoreau
Recommended to buy: Yes

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This underpraised "sequel" to Brave New...
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Authors Aldous Huxley
Fiction Genre Unknown
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  Orwell, George: "You were right about Huxley's book--it is awful."

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  Format: Paperback
Publisher: Ivan R Dee (September 01, 1992)
Measurements: 7.75"(h) x 5.5"(w) x 0.75"(d), 0.5 lbs.
ISBN: 9780929587783
 

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