Point Counter Point (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Modernist Social Satire of 1920s London Intellectuals, Bohemian Desire, and Interwar IdeasBy Aldous Huxley
Length21h 33m
About this audiobook
Aldous Huxley's Point Counter Point is a brilliant and caustic panorama of interwar English intellectual life, constructed as a modernist "novel of ideas" whose contrapuntal form mirrors its title. Rather than advancing a single plot, Huxley interweaves multiple social, erotic, political, and philosophical strands, setting artists, scientists, aristocrats, radicals, and hedonists in ironic collision. Its style is urbane, satirical, and essayistic, placing it in dialogue with the experimental fiction of the 1920s while retaining the sharp moral comedy of the English novel. Huxley, born into a distinguished family of scientists and intellectuals, brought to fiction an unusual combination of literary sophistication, scientific awareness, and social skepticism. His partial blindness, broad education, and immersion in London's cultural circles sharpened his fascination with perception, detachment, and the failures of modern civilization. In Point Counter Point, many characters are recognizably drawn from the artistic and political milieu he knew intimately. This is an essential work for readers interested in modernism, satire, and the anxieties of a society between wars. Demanding yet witty, intellectually restless yet deeply human, it rewards those who enjoy fiction that debates as much as it narrates.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (13K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length21 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
24CHAPTER XIX.
2Introduction
25CHAPTER XX.
3Synopsis
26CHAPTER XXI.
4Historical Context
27CHAPTER XXII.
5Author Biography
28CHAPTER XXIII.
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6CHAPTER I.
29CHAPTER XXIV.
7CHAPTER II.
30CHAPTER XXV.
8CHAPTER III.
31CHAPTER XXVI.
9CHAPTER IV.
32CHAPTER XXVII.
10CHAPTER V.
33CHAPTER XXVIII.
11CHAPTER VI.
34CHAPTER XXIX.
12CHAPTER VII.
35CHAPTER XXX.
13CHAPTER VIII.
36CHAPTER XXXI.
14CHAPTER IX.
37CHAPTER XXXII.
15CHAPTER X.
38CHAPTER XXXIII.
16CHAPTER XI.
39CHAPTER XXXIV.
17CHAPTER XII.
40CHAPTER XXXV.
18CHAPTER XIII.
41CHAPTER XXXVI.
19CHAPTER XIV.
42CHAPTER XXXVII.
20CHAPTER XV.
43Analysis
21CHAPTER XVI.
44Reflection
22CHAPTER XVII.
45Memorable Quotes
23CHAPTER XVIII.
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