Music At Night and other essays, including Vulgarity in Literature
By Aldous Leonard Huxley
Length7h 6m
About this audiobook
In "Music at Night and Other Essays," Aldous Huxley presents a compelling collection of essays that delve into the intricate intersections of art, science, and human consciousness. With his signature blend of philosophical inquiry and literary elegance, Huxley examines the role of music in the human experience, addressing themes of beauty, emotion, and the profound impact of sound on our psyche. Notable in its literary context, the essay "Vulgarity in Literature" critiques the boundaries of taste and the functions of literary expression, inviting readers to consider the tensions between popular culture and artistic integrity during a rapidly modernizing world. Aldous Huxley, a luminary of the 20th century, is renowned for his incisive critiques of societal norms and his exploration of dystopian themes. A product of an intellectual family and steeped in the literary traditions of his time, Huxley's own experiences with war, technology, and philosophy deeply influenced his perspectives. His background in both philosophy and literature enabled him to dissect complex ideas with clarity and grace, making his essays a medley of personal reflection and rigorous analysis. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the relationship between art and life, as well as for those who appreciate the shimmering brilliance of Huxley's prose. "Music at Night" offers profound insights that resonate with contemporary issues, making it not only a reflection of Huxley's erudition but also a timeless commentary on the nature of creativity itself.
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Rating★★★★ 3.9 (268)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 6 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Section I
16Section III
2Tragedy and the Whole Truth
17Obstacle Race
3The Rest is Silence
18To the Puritan All Things Are Impure
4Art and the Obvious
19Document
5‘And Wanton Optics Roll the Melting Eye’
20Points of View
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6Music at Night
21Ethics in Andalusia
7Meditation on El Greco
22Section IV
8Section II
23Foreheads Villainous Low
9Meditation in Arundel Street
24The New Romanticism
10Meditation on the Moon
25Selected Snobberies
11On Grace
26The Beauty Industry
12Squeak and Gibber
27Those Personal Touches
13Beliefs and Actions
28Wanted, a New Pleasure
14Notes on Liberty and the Boundaries of the Promised Land
29Sermons in Cats
15On the Charms of History and the Future of the Past
30Vulgarity in Literature
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