Name: Un mundo feliz (in Spanish)
SKU: 62078093
Price: 642.00 ZAR
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Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Aldous Huxley
ISBN: 9788412782059

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Physical Book

Author

Aldous Huxley

Publisher

Libros del Zorro Rojo

Year

2024

Language

Spanish

Pages

192

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20x16 cm

ISBN13

9788412782059

Edited in

España

Synopsis "Un mundo feliz (in Spanish)"

Publicado en el periodo de entreguerras, justo antes del ascenso del nazismo, Un mundo feliz (1932) nos presenta una sociedad futura en la que un Estado mundial mantiene a sus habitantes controlados mediante un narcótico llamado soma. Con el fin de conseguir bloques de ciudadanos genéticamente unificados, el Estado inicia un proyecto de clonación y manipulación de aptitudes según un criterio muy claro, el de la casta que se les ha asignado a los embriones.

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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Nancy Faena Tuesday, November 05, 2024
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Hermosa edición de este gran clásico
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Anonymous User Monday, August 17, 2026
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El libro llegó en excelentes condiciones y está espectacular. Las ilustraciones son realmente hermosas y de muy buena calidad; hacen que la experiencia de leerlo sea aún más genial. ¡Me encantó!
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