Point Counter Point
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Point Counter Point
Author: Aldous Huxley
language: en
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Release Date: 2023-12-26
"Point Counter Point" by Aldous Huxley is a compelling exploration of human relationships, intellectual pursuits, and societal complexities in the interwar period. Published in 1928, Huxley's novel delves into the lives of a diverse group of characters, intertwining their stories to create a rich tapestry of ideas and perspectives. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, the narrative weaves through the lives of artists, intellectuals, and individuals grappling with the shifting moral landscape of the time. Huxley employs a mosaic-like structure, presenting a series of interconnected stories that touch upon themes of love, politics, science, and the clash of ideologies. The novel's title, "Point Counter Point," reflects its intellectual nature, mirroring the contrapuntal structure of a musical composition. Through a cast of complex characters, including writers, scientists, and socialites, Huxley engages in a profound exploration of the conflicts inherent in personal relationships and the broader societal challenges of the era. With keen wit and satirical insight, Huxley dissects the foibles of his characters, offering a critical commentary on the moral and philosophical dilemmas of the time. The novel provides a panoramic view of a society in flux, offering reflections on the clash between tradition and modernity. "Point Counter Point" stands as a testament to Huxley's literary prowess, displaying his ability to blend philosophical inquiry with a keen understanding of human nature. The novel remains a thought-provoking and relevant exploration of the complexities of human existence, making it a timeless work that continues to captivate readers with its intellectual depth and narrative complexity."
Point Counterpoint
Author: Lynn Eubank
language: en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date: 1991-08-09
Point Counterpoint offers a series of papers and replies originally presented at a special session of the Second Language Research Forum, UCLA, March 1989. The focus of the papers is primarily the role of Universal Grammar in second language acquisition, though the agenda also includes discussion of other fundamental questions, viz., the explanatory potential of linguistic theory in native-language development. It may come as no surprise that the contributors and their respondents often present very different perspectives on the issues, for most of the authors were known in advance to hold contrasting points of view. Contributors (c) and Respondents (r) are: Wolfgang Klein (c)/Nina Hyams (r); Sascha Felix (c)/Jacquelyn Schachter (r); Suzanne Flynn & Sharon Manuel (c)/David Birdsong (r); Lydia White (c)/Robert Bley-Vroman (r); Peter Jordens (c)/Lynn Eubank (r); Jurgen Meisel (c)/Bonnie Schwartz (r); Sharon Hilles (c)/William O'Grady (r); Daniel Finer (c)/Margaret Thomas (r); Usha Lakshmanan (c)/Nina Hymans & Ken Safir (r).
Point Counter Point
A satiric view of intellectual life in the '20s and is populated with characters based on such celebrities of the time as D.H. Lawrence, KatherineMansfield, Sir Oswald Mosley, Nancy Cunard, and John Middleton Murray, aswell as Huxley himself.