Ape and Essence

I recommend everyone read all of huxely's books. But especially read this one. This is a post apocalyptic story about a doctor who gets taken prisoner by a tribe of savages, and is shown by the tribes chief the primordial darkness of humanity. It is a short read, only about 120 pages, quick and easy, and just as impacting as brave new world. One of my favorite books by ALdous huxlEy. after reading this read island and brave new world. if you feel you are a little beyond these titles and want something more advANCEd I'de say get the perennial philosophy. That book was words from the gods translated for man.

I adored this book from beginning to end.Quite a sequel to "brave new world".But it stands on it's own two legs just fine!Loved the story.The horns,the devil worshipping church .Of course it hurt to read about books used for fuell;but even there a poem book was saved and love got a chance in the end.Epic.Everyone should read this amazing book!

Very interesting book. Definitely not my favorite by Huxley but well worth the short read. As an amateur filmmaker I was interested in the script style writing, tho couldn't picture the long descriptions being in a film. Parts were confusing but overall enjoyable and very Huxley esque

Huxley is a modern day prophet. His insights about nationalism and progress speak volumes to our current society. "But they preferred to amuse themselves with power politics, and what were the consequences?" "Worse malnutrition for more people. More political unrest. Resulting in more aggressive nationalism and imperialism." It appears the more we learn the less we know since we are controlled still by our Ape self rather than by our true Essence. Our true human Essence produces fruits of the spirit such as Love, Joy and Peace.

Huxley's denunciation of mankind! Well-written and well-conceived.In this novel humankind's most precious institutions are torn asunder and revealed as the perversions of the natural world that they are.I thoroughly enjoyed this work. The novel never takes itself too seriously and never becomes preachy or pedantic.

Ape and Essence is a lesser known work by Aldous Huxley, but ranks up there with "Brave New World" as a brilliant, prescient and critical view of modern human culture. A MUST-READ for those who hunger for the truth. One of my all-time favorite novels that I've read many times. I'd lost my old copy and was thrilled to find it on Amazon.

This book was in VERY VERY POOR condition. I love books and have been known to find some wear and tear in a book charming but this book has a broken cover poorly held together with tape, stained pages, writing, signs of water damage, and is basically ready for the garbage. I never bough a product so misrepresented. To say this book is used and in good condition is a plain lie. I will avoid this seller in the future and hope this review helps other avoid been taken in also. I may also go back to buying more books from Barnes & Noble. They charge taxes but you always get great quality. I only wish I could give this seller 0 stars. The bad review is not intended for the book, it may be great, though I won't be finding out any time soon.

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Probably Huxley's darkest and most cynical work. Planet Of The Apes meets Brave New World... gripping and original context yet, personally, couldn't match some of the other dystopian texts I've read. Lead protagonist very similar to Brian Foxe in 'Eyeless In Gaza', only he actually gives in to his baser instincts - would be interesting to explore thematically.

Brilliant and incisive wit.

Incredible book! Some excellent concepts and quotes I've lifted. All about a post apocyliptic world... Well written and gripping

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Similar in tone to 'Brave New World' but not as essential as that book, which is rightly acclaimed as a 20th century classic and is the obvious place to start.