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61. Literature and Science (Art of the Essay) by Aldous Huxley | |
Paperback: 122
Pages
(1982-04)
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The eternal dilemma! |
62. THE CROWS OF PEARBLOSSOM. by Aldous Huxley | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1967-01-01)
Asin: B0028OYG56 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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The Only Children's book written by Aldous Huxley
Enjoyable Fable, Well-Written, & Beautifully Illustrated
Good fable, but sexist
One of my favorite children's books...
classic text, disappointing illustrations |
63. This Timeless Moment: A Personal View of Aldous Huxley by Laura Huxley | |
Paperback: 352
Pages
(2000-10-25)
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Fascinating...
Explorations If you haven't read Aldous' works, don't bother with This Timeless Moment as it would be as interesting and informative as reading a description of the flavour of a fruit you've never tried. If you have read his texts though and found yourself immersed in the worlds within the man's mind for all its brilliance and receptivity, then this book will give you insights you simply could not get anywhere else. Not being an author herself, This Timeless Moment is not well written by any technical or literary means, but nor is it meant to be. This is a recollection of a husband by his widowed wife; it explores their time together and apart, describes the man she knew for the latter half of his life, and examines the misconceptions of the renowned author as communicated through the media. It is as to the point, as it is a scattered writing as any memory translated to paper promises to be; where it loses in technical merit it gains in heartfelt sincerity. There is also as much in this text for the fans of Aldous Huxley's writing as there is for the man himself. The biggest gift included is the first and only copy of a novel he had begun before his death in which, it is explained, he had hoped to achieve a level of completeness previously unattained- a level he only came to understand as his illness took hold. There is also a great deal of reference to his last published novel, Island, as to how it related to the man himself and his experiences that he'd incorporated into the writing. Of interesting personal note are the many letters and transcripts of recorded conversations between the husband and wife, as well as letters by Aldous to his brother and son. Included among much of the book are references to Aldous Huxley's experiments with psychedics which the media has given such focus and emphasis. It must be said that she is not advocating the use of the drugs, nor is she defending his choice to use them- she speaks of his and her own experiences with LSD and the level of consciousness found within them. Another review I read here on Amazon referred to her as being "preachy" about this issue, but I found that it was anything but. As evident by his writing, Aldous Huxley was interested in virtually every facet of life and the exploration of consciousness was but one of them. Also check out www dot yourwords dot org for more about this text and others. If you're looking for something mind-blowing, read Aldous' own writing itself like Brave New World, The Doors of Perception, Island or any other, and ignore this for now. If you have read these though and want more insight into the man lining each page, read This Timeless Moment and get past the sensationalism of the media into the mind of the woman he had shared it with.
Interesting Memoir We learn the truth about his alleged "blindness", his view of psychedelics and how he handled death.Although through my readings it was apparent that Huxley was a brilliant man of letters, the biography brought to light the kindness of the man. He was, according to Ms. Huxley, willing to avail himself and his knowledge to anyone who sought it (except perhaps reporters from whom he understandably sought sanctuary). Even though I am sure it was unintended, we also come away with some notions about Ms. Huxley.Her devotion to Aldous, open-mindedness, and self-effacing manners shine through. I liked the book, but somehow felt the picture was incomplete. Certainly Huxley must have had an interior struggle between his religous beliefs and his intellect.Such a struggle is not discussed in this book.Perhaps Ms. Huxley was unaware of such a struggle or perhaps Aldous had somehow transcended it by the time he met Laura.
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64. Verses and A Comedy : Early Poems, Leda, The Cicadas, The World of Light (The Collected Works of Aldous Huxley) | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1946)
Asin: B001PB9XRY Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
65. ISLA, LA (Spanish Edition) by HUXLEY ALDOUS L. | |
Perfect Paperback: 400
Pages
(2010)
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66. Aldous Huxley's Brave New World: And Point Counter Point, After Many a Summerdies the Swan, Eyeless in Gaza (Monarch notes) by Paul Gannon | |
Paperback: 80
Pages
(1987-03)
list price: US$3.95 Isbn: 0671007149 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
67. Aldous Huxley;: A literary study by John Alfred Atkins | |
Unknown Binding: 224
Pages
(1957)
Asin: B0007J66F2 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
68. The Dark Historic Page: History and Historicism in Aldous Huxley's Social Satire, 1921-1939 by Robert S. Baker | |
Hardcover: 224
Pages
(1982-06)
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69. After the Fireworks (Hesperus Modern Voices) by Aldous Huxley | |
Paperback: 150
Pages
(2009-10-01)
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A rediscovered gem |
70. Those Barren Leaves (Coleman Dowell British Literature Series) by Aldous Huxley | |
Paperback: 320
Pages
(1998-01-15)
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Editorial Review Product Description Aldous Huxley spares no one in his ironic, piercing portrayal of agroup gathered in an Italian palace by the socially ambitious andself-professed lover of art, Mrs. Aldwinkle. Here, Mrs. Aldwinkleyearns to recapture the glories of the Italian Renaissance, but herguests ultimately fail to fulfill her naïve expectations. Among her entourage are: a suffering poet and reluctant editor of the Rabbit Fanciers' Gazettewho silently bears the widowed Mrs. Aldwinkle's desperate advances; apopular novelist who records every detail of her affair with anotherguest, the amorous Calamy, for future literary endeavors; and an agingsensualist philosopher who pursues a wealthy yet mentally-disabledheiress. Stripping the houseguests of their pretensions, Huxley reveals the superficiality of the cultural elite. Deliciously satirical, Those Barren Leaves bites the hands of those who dare to posture or feign sophistication and is as comically fresh today as when first published. Customer Reviews (4)
Leisurely and Intellectual
Stunning and stimulating
A book that demands--and repays--careful reading.
A brilliant, funny and poignant novel |
71. Jesting pilate: The diary of a journey by Aldous Huxley | |
Hardcover: 291
Pages
(1948)
Asin: B0007J4QNG Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
72. Crome Yellow by Huxley Aldous | |
Kindle Edition:
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(2010-10-01)
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73. The World of Aldous Huxley: an omnibus of his fiction and non-fictionover three decades by Aldous Huxley | |
Unknown Binding:
Pages
(1921)
Asin: B003TONCUE Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
74. York Notes Advanced: "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley by Michael Sherborne | |
Paperback: 128
Pages
(2000-12-14)
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75. Las puertas de la percepcion/ The Doors of Perception (Spanish Edition) by Aldous Huxley | |
Paperback: 94
Pages
(2008-03-30)
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76. Contrapunto (Spanish Edition) by Aldous Huxley | |
Paperback:
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(2001-10)
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77. Aldous Huxley Annual: A Journal of Twentieth-Century Thought | |
Paperback: 241
Pages
(2009-04-30)
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78. The Human Situation (Flamingo Modern Classics) by Aldous Huxley | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(1980-04-24)
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Thought-provoking insights still relevant after 50 years |
79. Doors of Perception, the (Flamingo Modern Classics) by Aldous Huxley | |
Paperback: 144
Pages
(1996-08)
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A truly great book The book is brilliant and takes one into what possibly lies in the realm of 'The Transcendental Country of the Mind' - but the reader should get into it..and to realise the full potential of the book one has to suspend existing precepts in our limited consciousness. There is an oft quoted zen koan which might make my point clearer. A professor of a university once wanted to know what Zen was all about. So he went to this famous Zen monk and asked him to teach Zen. The monk invited him to first have a cup of tea. He placed a cup before the prof and continued pouring tea into his cup even though it was full. After sometime, the prof got completely agitated and told the Zen Monk, "Why are you still pouring into the cup? Don't you see it? Its already full". The same koan applies to reading 'Doors of Perception'..
A truly great book The book is brilliant and takes one into what possibly lies in the realm of 'The Transcendental Country of the Mind' - but the reader should get into it..and to realise the full potential of the book one has to suspend existing precepts in our limited consciousness. There is an oft quoted zen koan which might make my point clearer. A professor of a university once wanted to know what Zen was all about. So he went to this famous Zen teacher and asked him to teach Zen. The teacher invited this prof for a cup of tea. He placed a cup before the prof and continued pouring tea into his cup even though it was full. After sometime, the prof got completely agitated and told the Zen Monk, "Why are you still pouring into the cup? Don't you see it? Its already full". The same koan applies to reading 'Doors of Perception'..
beautiful
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Amazing! How did he do it? His discussionof the inherent spirituality of the experience and comparisons to ZenBuddhism go to show that not all drugs are destructive.Used correctly,psychedelics may provide some of the deepest insights available into thestructure and meaning of the universe.I strongly encourage anyone to readthis short and unique book.Unfortunately, those who need to read it themost are the least likely to. ... Read more |
80. Handbook Of Non-violence: Including Aldous Huxley's An Encyclopedia Of Pacifism by Robert Seeley, Aldous Huxley | |
Paperback: 344
Pages
(1986-02)
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