{"title":"Jake Poller","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring works by the esteemed author Jake Poller, a distinguished figure known for his insightful contributions to the fields of biography and memoir. Poller has carved a niche for himself with his scholarly yet accessible exploration of literary giants and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into \u003cem\u003eAldous Huxley\u003c\/em\u003e, where Poller presents a comprehensive and engaging portrayal of the renowned author, enriching our understanding of Huxley's influential role in literature and philosophy. Through meticulous research and an engaging narrative style, Poller captures the complexities of Huxley's life, shedding light on the man behind seminal works such as \u003cem\u003eBrave New World\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother captivating work in Poller’s repertoire is \u003cem\u003eChristopher Isherwood\u003c\/em\u003e. In this biography, Poller offers a thoroughly researched account of Isherwood’s life, exploring his literary prowess and his profound impact on the cultural landscape of the 20th century. With clarity and depth, Poller brings to life Isherwood's journey and the historical contexts that shaped his writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJake Poller's works are perfect for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of iconic literary figures. His masterful storytelling and incisive analysis not only educate readers but also invite them to explore the rich narratives of these remarkable lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aldous-huxley-by-jake-poller-9781789144277","title":"Aldous Huxley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAldous Huxley\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the life and work of one of the twentieth century's most insightful thinkers. In this new biography, Jake Poller presents a rich and lucid account of the different phases of Huxley's career. From the early satirist who captured the glamorous despair of the postwar generation, Huxley evolved into a committed pacifist during the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1940s saw Huxley as a spiritual seeker, and by the 1950s, he emerged as a psychedelic sage, affirming the spiritual potential of mescaline and LSD. He later became a New Age prophet, particularly noted for his work in \u003ci\u003eIsland\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Huxley is perhaps best known for \u003ci\u003eBrave New World\u003c\/i\u003e, Poller asserts that it is \u003ci\u003eThe Perennial Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Doors of Perception\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIsland\u003c\/i\u003e—Huxley's blueprint for a utopian society—that have left a lasting cultural impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797612679404,"sku":"9781789144277","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27971813482824.jpg?v=1757159155"},{"product_id":"christopher-isherwood-by-jake-poller-9781836390091","title":"Christopher Isherwood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Isherwood began writing modernist novels before evolving into a pioneer of autofiction, which mingles fiction and autobiography. His novel \u003cem\u003eGoodbye to Berlin\u003c\/em\u003e inspired the hit musical \u003cem\u003eCabaret\u003c\/em\u003e. Everything changed when Isherwood emigrated to America in 1939. He had become a pacifist and was studying to be a Hindu monk. Although Isherwood resumed his career as a writer, the novels he produced while living in the USA, including \u003cem\u003eA Single Man\u003c\/em\u003e, reflected his newfound spiritual interests and blazed a trail for the gay liberation movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new biography, Jake Poller takes a holistic approach to Isherwood, exploring his life and innovative autofiction and expertly unpacking Vedanta philosophy, tracing its influence in Isherwood's work. This is a concise yet thorough account of a monumental figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the Christopher Isherwood biography we have been missing: informative, readable, and concise. Jake Poller covers both Isherwood's \"monumental life\" and his considerable work without producing a doorstop. Poller understands and appreciates both the English and the American Isherwood. He provides enough analysis of the major works to inspire readers to go to (or go back to) the source, without overwhelming them or imposing his interpretation on the audience. Poller provides fresh insight without being dogmatic, offering alternate readings of events and works. This is a book Isherwood fans will learn from and enjoy reading.\u003c\/strong\u003e — James J. 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