1st Edition

Living with Monsters A Study of the Art of Characterization in Aldous Huxley’s Novels

By Indrani Deb Copyright 2022
252 Pages
by Routledge

252 Pages
by Routledge

252 Pages
by Routledge

Aldous Huxley is one of the most well-known modernist intellectuals of the first half of the twentieth century, excelling in novels, essays, philosophical tracts, and poems. His novels are special in that they use a unique form – the novel of ideas – with which to satirize human nature and the pride regarding human achievement. Few readers of English literature are not acquainted with books like... Read more

Preface

Chapter I -- Character-Building in Huxley’s Novels

Chapter II -- Point Counter Point

Chapter III -- Eyeless in Gaza

Chapter IV -- The Futuristic Novels: "Brave New World", "Ape and Essence", "Island".

Chapter V-- Huxley’s World View and his Characters

Biography

Indrani Deb is the Principal of Nistarini College, Purulia, West Bengal, India, and has a teaching experience of more than 34 years. She is the author of four books – three academic books and the fourth being a collection of short stories. She has also 26 articles published in various books and journals. She is a well-known speaker at various national and international seminars and conferences. She is the recipient of 5 awards, among which is the prestigious "Shiksha Ratna" award from the West Bengal government and the "Best Principal award" from the University of Burdwan.