Brave New Worlds: Brian O’Nolan and Aldous Huxley

We are extremely excited to announce that the first ever Brave New Worlds: Brian O’Nolan and Aldous Huxley Symposium. Come and join us at the upcoming symposium exploring the connections between Brian O’Nolan and Aldous Huxley, two major literary figures of the 20th century. O’Nolan’s At Swim-Two-Birds reflects the influence of Huxley’s metafictional techniques, notably seen in Point Counter Point (1928). Scholars have identified parallels between the two writers, particularly in their use of layered narratives and shared critiques of societal control, technological rationalism, and culture. The symposium will delve into these interconnections, offering fresh insights into how their works intersect and resonate across time.

The Brave New Worlds: Brian O’Nolan and Aldous Huxley, will take place on the 7-8 February 2025, at the Aldous Huxley Centre, Zürich.

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