Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Aldous Huxley.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Brave New World, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.