Date of Award
1984
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Peyton, Ann
Abstract
Analyses of Aldous Huxley's novels frequently reveal his interest in both mystical thought and practice. Controversy develops, however, when trying to identify how and when Huxley first became interested in mysticism. Some critics argue that Huxley became engrossed with mystical philosophy very late in his literary development. Still others contend that his interest in the world of the spirit begins in Creme Yellow (1921), deepens with each subsequent work and reaches a climax with Island (1962), his final novel. This thesis supports the latter concept, drawing a parallel between Evelyn Underhill's "Mystic Way'' and Huxley's progressive involvement with mysticism throughout his novels.
Extent
78 p.
Recommended Citation
CRONIN, JOAN MARIAN, "PATHWAYS TOWARD THE HUMAN POTENTIAL IN THE NOVELS OF ALDOUS HUXLEY" (1984). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1980 - 1989. 330.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_3/330
Identifier
FADT14189
Comments
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1984.|Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection