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Set in Italy, the story follows Sebastian Barnack, a young Englishman whose summer becomes a profound journey of self-discovery. He learns from two contrasting figures: the virtuous bookseller Bruno Rontini, who imparts spiritual wisdom, and Uncle Eustace, who exposes him to worldly indulgences. Aldous Huxley weaves a narrative that examines the complexities of modern existence, featuring a comical subplot involving a deceased atheist attempting to communicate posthumously through a less-than-reliable medium, highlighting the struggles of his characters in navigating life's dilemmas.
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Time Must Have a Stop, Aldous Huxley
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- Released
- 2024
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aldous Huxley
- Publisher
- Dalkey Archive Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781628975062
- Series
- Original title
- Time must have a stop
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- 3.55 out of 5
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- Set in Italy, the story follows Sebastian Barnack, a young Englishman whose summer becomes a profound journey of self-discovery. He learns from two contrasting figures: the virtuous bookseller Bruno Rontini, who imparts spiritual wisdom, and Uncle Eustace, who exposes him to worldly indulgences. Aldous Huxley weaves a narrative that examines the complexities of modern existence, featuring a comical subplot involving a deceased atheist attempting to communicate posthumously through a less-than-reliable medium, highlighting the struggles of his characters in navigating life's dilemmas.