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So I'm only half way through After Many a Summer Dies the Swan, by Aldous Huxley, and I'm blown away. I've read short stories by him before, and of course Brave New World, but never any of his other novels. His writting is marvelous, and I'm wondering if anyone has any favorites among his less known stuff.
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Mon, October 12, 2009 - 12:57 PMThanks for the tip... much like you, I've read and treasure BNW, and have tried many times to grasp the underlying meanings in "Doors of Perception" without success.
I started "The Island" once long ago, and couldn't make much of a dent in it. I should probably try again now that I'm twice as old. :-/
If you make other discoveries of Huxley's work that you would recommend, I'd love to hear them. :) -
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Mon, October 12, 2009 - 4:20 PMThe easiest read I've encountered by Huxley is called Jacob's Hands, about a farm hand who has the ability to heal humans and animals through his hands. It's the story of why Jacob no longer chooses to heal humans, only animals. It's just a novella, but a deep, and delightful read.
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Mon, October 12, 2009 - 7:22 PMI loved "The Island" when I read it as a teenager. It was a book that inspired me long after I finished it in then. I should read it again.
I think I'll read "After Many a Summer...", now that you've brought it to my attention. I'm going to go take a look at it on Amazon! -
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Thu, October 15, 2009 - 1:08 AMTwo from Huxley that must be read.
Perennial philosophy is a book i keep near and often refer to for inspiration and direction.
Huxley and God is another great collection of essays. A Mind At Large -
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Tue, October 27, 2009 - 3:44 PMAldous Huxley: A biography by Sybille Bedford is an indispensable reference source for any Huxley admirer. Full of info on the man and his work.
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Fri, November 13, 2009 - 12:29 PMRead "The Devils of Loudun" or "Ape and Essence" next. Both are very rewarding.
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Fri, November 13, 2009 - 4:22 PMI recently finished Point Counter Point by Aldous Huxley and can thoroughly recommend it. I don't know whether it is considered as " less known stuff ",but it,s a damn good read. I found one of the particularly spooky, as he was so like myself. I haven't read Brave New World yet, but it's definitely on my list.
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Mon, November 16, 2009 - 10:05 AMI will second "Point Counter Point" as a recommendation; thank you for reminding me to read and re-read Huxley's OTHER novels. I was also blown away when I happened upon his less celebrated fiction. Good call.
