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portada La Isla (in Spanish)
Type
Physical Book
Author
Publisher
Collection
Pocket
Year
1999
Language
Spanish
Pages
400
Format
Paperback
ISBN
843501861X
ISBN13
9788435018616
Edited in
España
Edition No.
1
Categories

La Isla (in Spanish)

Aldous Huxley (Author) · Edhasa · Paperback

La Isla (in Spanish) - Aldous Huxley

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Synopsis "La Isla (in Spanish)"

En la utópica isla de Pali, en un imaginario Pacífico, el periodista Will Farnaby descubre una nueva religión, una nueva economía agrícola, una sorprendente biología experimental y un extraordinario amor a la vida. Exacto reverso de Un mundo feliz y Nueva visita a un mundo feliz, la isla reúne todas las reflexiones y preocu paciones del último Aldous Huxley, sin duda uno de los autores más audaces e interesantes del siglo XX.
Aldous Huxley
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Aldous Huxley (Godalming, England, July 26, 1894 – Los Angeles, November 22, 1963) was a British novelist, essayist, and thinker, internationally recognized for his work “Brave New World”, which positioned him as one of the most incisive voices in dystopian literature and social criticism of the 20th century. Born into a family of intellectuals and scientists, Huxley studied at Eton College and the University of Oxford, developing a keen sensitivity to the ethical and technological challenges of his time, despite the severe visual difficulties that accompanied him from youth.

In addition to his famous novel, Huxley's legacy includes titles such as “The Doors of Perception”, “Point Counter Point”, and “Island”, as well as numerous essays where he explored everything from philosophy to spirituality and science. His works, translated into several languages and debated in academic circles around the world, are characterized by their critical view, their analysis of scientific progress, and their concern for individual freedom against the risks of social and technological manipulation.

Throughout his career, Huxley was nominated several times for the Nobel Prize in Literature, although he never won it. His work has been praised for anticipating the essential ethical dilemmas of the modern world and connecting with readers of different generations. He resided in the United States during his last years, where he continued to give lectures and write until his death, which coincided with the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Aldous Huxley left a lasting work, considered fundamental to understanding the impact of technology and culture on contemporary society.
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Boris Saavedra Thursday, May 27, 2021
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Una novela fascinante que reúne todo tipo de reflexiones éticas sobre los valores, la religión, la economía, la industrialización, entre otros temas. Se convierte en el contrapunto de un mundo feliz, desprendiendo toda la audacia que caracteriza a Huxley como uno de los mejores autores del siglo XX.

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 Bastián Orellana Sunday, October 18, 2020
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En buen estado y buen libro, recomendable.

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 Juliana Collao Cruz Monday, August 15, 2016
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Llego en perfectas condiciones,antes de lo esperado,buen servicio

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 Hans Wunderlich Sunday, October 13, 2024
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Rápido envío y buen tamaño de bolsillo de editorial Edhasa.

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 German Norambuena Thursday, June 02, 2022
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Muy buenos

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 Andrés Esteban Castrillón Salas Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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La última novela de Huxley propone una utopía donde ciencia, espiritualidad y educación buscan armonizar la vida humana. Una obra reflexiva y provocadora que invita a imaginar una sociedad más consciente y equilibrada.

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 Diego Ramos Gutierrez Monday, June 29, 2026
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Muy buen libro recomendado

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