ISBN-13: 9781851689231 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 192 str.
Author of Brave New World and The Doors of Perception, and inventor of the term psychedelic, Aldous Huxley was a global trend-setter ahead of his time. In this new biography Kieron O Hara explores the life of this great visionary, charting his transformation from society satirist to Californian guru-mystic through an insightful analysis of his life s work. Combining thoughtful biography, expansive reading notes, and an exploration of Huxley s continuing legacy, Huxley: A Beginner s Guide is the definitive introduction to one of the twentieth century s most influential thinkers. Dr Kieron O Hara is a Senior Researcher at Southampton University, England."