Name: The Doors of Perception
Brand: Aldous Huxley

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2017-02-18

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Aldous Huxley

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Aldous Huxley was a British author, best known for his 1932 dystopian vision of the future 'Brave New World'. He was born on July 26, 1894 in Godalming, Surrey, England and passed away on November 22, 1963 in Los Angeles, California. Huxley's thought-provoking works continue to captivate readers with their insightful commentary on society and human nature.

Throughout his career, Huxley explored themes of totalitarianism, technology, and the impact of scientific advancements on humanity. His writing style combined vivid imagination with intellectual depth, making him one of the most influential authors of the 20th century.

Huxley's work has often been compared to other literary giants such as *William S. Burroughs*, *George Orwell*, *Kurt Vonnegut*, and *Tolkien*. His ability to create immersive worlds and thought-provoking narratives has inspired a new generation of writers including *Neil Gaiman* and *Isaac Asimov*. With an extensive body of work that includes novels like 'Brave New World' and 'Island', Huxley continues to be celebrated as a visionary writer who challenged societal norms through his powerful storytelling.

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In 1953, in the presence of an investigator, Aldous Huxley took four-tenths of a gramme of mescalin, sat down and waited to see what would happen. When he opened his eyes everything, from the flowers in a vase to the creases in his trousers, was transformed. Huxley described his experience with breathtaking immediacy in The Doors of Perception. In its sequel Heaven and Hell, he goes on to explore the history and nature of mysticism. Still bristling with a sense of excitement and discovery, these illuminating and influential writings remain the most fascinating account of the visionary experience ever written.

The Doors of Perception

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