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Brilliant, provocative, and intellectually rich, Point Counter Point by Aldous Huxley is a masterful exploration of ideas, relationships, and the complexities of modern life.
Set in London during the 1920s, the novel weaves together the lives of a diverse cast of characters—writers, scientists, socialites, and idealists—each representing different philosophies and worldviews. Through their intersecting stories, Huxley creates a “counterpoint” of voices, blending satire, drama, and deep intellectual debate.
Sharp in its social critique and innovative in structure, Point Counter Point examines themes of love, morality, science, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. A landmark of modernist fiction, this novel is perfect for readers who enjoy thought-provoking literature and richly layered storytelling.
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From WikiquoteResentment bred shame, and shame in its turn bred more resentment.
Silence is as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of great sculpture.
Several excuses are always less convincing than one.
"And besides," he added, forgetting that several excuses are always less convincing than one, "Lady Edward's inviting an American editor specially for my sake."
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