Point Counter Point
eng. Point Counter Point · 1928
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Brief Overview
Aldous Huxley's novel «Point Counter Point» is a complex interweaving of the lives of several characters living in 1920s London. At the heart of the narrative are the lives and relationships of people from different social strata, including writers, artists, aristocrats, and workers. Huxley uses the musical term «counterpoint» to describe the novel's multi-layered structure, where each story and character represents a separate melody, creating an overall harmony. Themes of love, art, politics, and philosophy intertwine, painting a rich and multifaceted picture of society at the time. The novel explores human weaknesses, moral dilemmas, and the search for life's meaning, reflecting the complexity and chaos of the modern world.
Date of publication: 1 February 2025
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Genre: Classical literature
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