Point Counter Point

In his masterpiece Point Counter Point, Aldous Huxley explores the conflict between passion and reason, presenting a vision of life in which diverse aspects of experience are observed simultaneously. The book was first published in 1928 and is populated with characters based on celebrities of the time, including Huxley himself. It is considered a major work of the twentieth century and a monument of literary modernism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 538 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press

Aldous Huxley's lifelong exploration of the dichotomy between passion and reason reaches its pinnacle in his masterpiece, Point Counter Point. Through his vivid portrayal of a multifaceted existence, Huxley offers a profound diagnosis of the afflictions of modern man, akin to a composer's intricate composition. The book, first published in 1928, satirizes intellectual life during the 1920s, featuring characters inspired by notable figures of the era, including D.H. Lawrence, Katherine Mansfield, Sir Oswald Mosley, Nancy Cunard, and John Middleton Murray, as well as Huxley himself. Recognized as a monumental work of the 20th century and a testament to literary modernism, this edition includes an insightful introduction by acclaimed novelist Nicholas Mosley, the son of Sir Oswald Mosley. Alongside Brave New World, Point Counter Point stands as Huxley's most fervent critique of the scientific mindset and its profound impact on contemporary culture.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 216 x 139 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781628974492