Ape and Essence

Interesting Facts

• The book is a dystopian novel set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear war.
• The work is written in the form of a screenplay, making it unique among Huxley's other novels.
• The plot unfolds in the 22nd century and explores themes of human degradation and the decline of civilization.
• The book contains criticism of modern society and its pursuit of technological progress at the expense of spiritual and moral values.
• The novel explores the theme of religious fanaticism and its impact on society, showing how people can revert to primitive beliefs in times of crisis.
• The protagonist, Dr. Poole, is a scientist who encounters the barbaric customs and religious rituals of the new world.
• The book was written during a period when Huxley lived in the United States and was actively interested in philosophy and mysticism, which is reflected in its content.