After Many Years

Brief Overview

The novel «After Many Years» by Aldous Huxley tells the story of Joseph Joel, a wealthy American tycoon obsessed with the idea of extending life. He hires Dr. Obison to research the possibility of prolonging human life. During their research, they discover the diaries of Lord Badger, who lived in the 19th century and apparently found a way to extend his life, but with dreadful consequences. The book explores themes of the fear of death, the quest for immortality, and the moral dilemmas associated with science and progress. Huxley also critiques American society and its materialism, contrasting it with European values and philosophy.