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| − | Brave New World is a novel by British author [[Aldous Huxley]]. It is generally regarded as | + | '''''Brave New World''''' is a novel by British author [[Aldous Huxley]]. It is generally regarded as dystopian science fiction in which the effects of an overemphasis on mass production and consumerism are seen. In the novel [[Henry Ford]] is worshipped as a deity, and drug taking and free love are encouraged. |
| − | In 1999, the Modern Library ranked Brave New World fifth on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. | + | In 1999, the Modern Library ranked ''Brave New World'' fifth on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century.{{fact}} |
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Brave New World is a novel by British author Aldous Huxley. It is generally regarded as dystopian science fiction in which the effects of an overemphasis on mass production and consumerism are seen. In the novel Henry Ford is worshipped as a deity, and drug taking and free love are encouraged.
In 1999, the Modern Library ranked Brave New World fifth on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century.[Citation Needed]