HUXLEY, ALDOUS.

The Devils of Loudun.

London, December, 1952.

8vo. Bright orange cloth binding. The binding is tight, sturdy, and square, with light wear to the edges of the orange cloth boards, but they remain intact. The black title box on the spine is clean, and the gilt remains bright and bold. The text is also in very good condition. The dust jacket shows some marginal chipping and creasing at the top and bottom of the spine and corners, as well as some discoloration on the back, but it is not price-clipped and remains colorful. Includes two unnumbered leaves of plates featuring portraits of Soeur Jeanne des Anges and Jean-Joseph Surin. This is the second impression.

A non-fiction novel by Aldous Huxley (1894-1963). Huxley was a writer and philosopher. It is a historical narrative that tells the story of the supposed possession of the Ursuline nuns of the town of Loudun, France, in the 17th century. The book explores themes of religious fanaticism, sexual repression, and political intrigue. It has been praised for its historical accuracy and its exploration of the human psyche under extreme circumstances.

Order-nr.: 60332