NUEVO FORMATO. Aldous Huxley, uno de los intelectuales más osados de nuestro tiempo, recoge en este libro dos artículos acerca de las drogas alucinógenas y su influencia en diversas manifestaciones artísticas, de la pintura a la literatura. A través de la documentación disponible en los años cincuenta y del testimonio de médicos y científicos que habían experimentado con las drogas, Huxley relata la historia del peyotl, su consideración social en las viejas culturas americanas y narra sus propias experiencias con alucinógenos. Una obra fundamental en el debate sobre las drogas.
Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley was a British writer and philosopher known for his dystopian novel "Brave New World," published in 1932. His works often explored themes of technology, society, and the human condition. Huxley's writing style was characterized by his use of satire and wit, as well as his keen observations of society. He was a prominent figure in the literary genre of dystopian fiction, influencing writers such as George Orwell and Margaret Atwood. In addition to "Brave New World," Huxley's other notable works include "Point Counter Point" and "The Doors of Perception." His contributions to literature continue to be celebrated for their thought-provoking commentary on the complexities of human existence.
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