Description
'Brave New World' is a dystopian novel written by Aldous Huxley and published in 1932. Set in a futuristic World State, the story explores a society where technological advancements, genetic engineering, psychological conditioning, and the drug soma are used to maintain stability and happiness—at the cost of individuality, freedom, and deep human emotions.
Dystopian Sci-Fi / New World Science Fiction
Set in the year A.F. 632 (2540 AD), Brave New World (originally published in 1932, with later editions like the 1946 reprint and unabridged versions expanding its legacy) presents a chilling vision of a new world dystopia where humanity is controlled through genetic engineering, psychological conditioning, and the pleasure drug soma.
Plot Overview:
In the World State, humans are no longer born—they are mass-produced in hatcheries and divided into rigid castes (Alphas to Epsilons). Society prioritizes stability over freedom, eliminating family, religion, and art to maintain order. Citizens are kept docile with soma, promiscuity, and consumerism.
The story follows:
Bernard Marx, an Alpha who feels like an outcast.
John the Savage, raised on a reservation, who embodies natural human emotions and suffering.
Mustapha Mond, a World Controller who defends the system’s ruthless efficiency.
When Bernard brings John to the World State, John’s Shakespearean ideals clash with the society’s emptiness. His rebellion ends in tragedy, exposing the cost of a world that sacrifices truth for happiness.
Legacy & Editions:
The original cover of Brave New World featured bold, futuristic designs reflecting its sci-fi roots.
Later editions, including 1946 printings and unabridged versions, cemented its status as a cornerstone of dystopian sci-fi.
Often compared to *1984*, Huxley’s novel stands out for its focus on psychological control through pleasure rather than brute force.
Why It Matters:
Aldous Huxley’s The Brave New World remains a defining brave new world novel, warning of technology’s power to dehumanize when unchecked by ethics. Its themes of free will vs. control resonate deeply in modern discussions of AI, consumerism, and government power.
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Details
Publisher - Books Sahara
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Published Date - 2025-06-19
ISBN - 9782382265468
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm
Page Count - 255
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