ALDOUS HUXLEY, born in 1894, wrote some of the most famous and enduring books of the twentieth century. His works include the classic novels "Brave New World, Island," "Eyeless in Gaza," and "The Genius and the Goddess," as well as the nonfiction volumes "The Devils of Loudun, The Doors of Perception," and "The Perennial Philosophy." He died in Los Angeles in 1963. About the Introducer: JOHN SUTHERLAND is the author of seventeen books on literature and language, a regular columnist for "The Guardian," and an emeritus professor at University College, London.