Jesting Pilate: The Diary Of A Journey
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A sharp and witty work of travel literature, Jesting Pilate: The Diary of a Journey chronicles Aldous Huxley's globe-spanning expedition through India, Burma, Malaya, Japan, and the United States during the mid-1920s. With the incisive intellectual curiosity that defines his prose, Huxley presents his observations on the cultures, philosophies, and peoples he encounters, weaving personal reflection with broader meditations on civilization, truth, and the human condition. The title itself alludes to Pontius Pilate's dismissive question — What is truth? — and that skeptical, probing spirit animates every entry, as Huxley refuses easy answers or romantic illusions about the places he visits. Written in diary form, the narrative balances acerbic wit with genuine philosophical inquiry, making it as much an essay in ideas as a record of travel. Readers who appreciate intelligent, opinionated travel writing will find this a richly rewarding portrait of a restless mind confronting a complex world.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
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A sharp and witty work of travel literature, Jesting Pilate: The Diary of a Journey chronicles Aldous Huxley's globe-spanning expedition through India, Burma, Malaya, Japan, and the United States during the mid-1920s. With the incisive intellectual curiosity that defines his prose, Huxley presents his observations on the cultures, philosophies, and peoples he encounters, weaving personal reflection with broader meditations on civilization, truth, and the human condition. The title itself alludes to Pontius Pilate's dismissive question — What is truth? — and that skeptical, probing spirit animates every entry, as Huxley refuses easy answers or romantic illusions about the places he visits. Written in diary form, the narrative balances acerbic wit with genuine philosophical inquiry, making it as much an essay in ideas as a record of travel. Readers who appreciate intelligent, opinionated travel writing will find this a richly rewarding portrait of a restless mind confronting a complex world.
