Published in 1928, Aldous Huxley’s Point Counter Point is a masterpiece of intellectual satire and one of the most ambitious musical-structured novels of the 20th century. Utilizing a "musicalization of fiction" technique, Huxley weaves together a vast array of interconnected characters to create a panoramic view of interwar London's social and intellectual elite. The narrative serves as a biting critique of the fragmented modern soul, contrasting raw emotional impulses with sterile rationalism. Featuring thinly veiled caricatures of contemporary figures like D.H. Lawrence and John Middleton Murry, the novel remains a definitive exploration of the disillusionment and cultural transition of the "Lost Generation."
Edition: 1947 Printing.
Publisher: Modern Library / Random House, New York.
Binding: Original publisher's cloth with gilt-stamped lettering and logo. The boards are exceptionally well-preserved with minimal fading and only very light bumping to the corners.
Condition Points: The volume is in Near Fine condition. The internal text block is remarkably crisp and clean, showing no signs of foxing or age-toning. Condition Note: There is faint, neat writing on the front free endpaper, but the pages are otherwise entirely free of markings.
Provenance: A mid-century specimen that retains the classic "Toledano" binding style characteristic of the era's high-quality trade reprints.
While the 1928 first edition is the ultimate target for Huxley completionists, this 1947 printing is a standout for the collector who values structural integrity and "shelf appeal." The Modern Library editions of this era were designed for both durability and aesthetic uniformity, and finding a copy in this Near Fine state—especially one that has avoided the common "leaning" or spine-fading—is a significant find. It is an ideal specimen for a working library or for a collector beginning to explore the satirical high-water marks of early 20th-century British literature.
Published in 1928, Aldous Huxley’s Point Counter Point is a masterpiece of intellectual satire and one of the most ambitious musical-structured novels of the 20th century. Utilizing a "musicalization of fiction" technique, Huxley weaves together a vast array of interconnected characters to create a panoramic view of interwar London's social and intellectual elite. The narrative serves as a biting critique of the fragmented modern soul, contrasting raw emotional impulses with sterile rationalism. Featuring thinly veiled caricatures of contemporary figures like D.H. Lawrence and John Middleton Murry, the novel remains a definitive exploration of the disillusionment and cultural transition of the "Lost Generation."
Edition: 1947 Printing.
Publisher: Modern Library / Random House, New York.
Binding: Original publisher's cloth with gilt-stamped lettering and logo. The boards are exceptionally well-preserved with minimal fading and only very light bumping to the corners.
Condition Points: The volume is in Near Fine condition. The internal text block is remarkably crisp and clean, showing no signs of foxing or age-toning. Condition Note: There is faint, neat writing on the front free endpaper, but the pages are otherwise entirely free of markings.
Provenance: A mid-century specimen that retains the classic "Toledano" binding style characteristic of the era's high-quality trade reprints.
While the 1928 first edition is the ultimate target for Huxley completionists, this 1947 printing is a standout for the collector who values structural integrity and "shelf appeal." The Modern Library editions of this era were designed for both durability and aesthetic uniformity, and finding a copy in this Near Fine state—especially one that has avoided the common "leaning" or spine-fading—is a significant find. It is an ideal specimen for a working library or for a collector beginning to explore the satirical high-water marks of early 20th-century British literature.
