Aldous Huxley is a brilliant English satirist, known here, in particular, from the famous dystopia "Brave New World," a classic of 20th century literature. The book includes one of the brightest works of the mature period of his work - the novel "After Many Years," written in the form of a fantastic parable, and a small elegant story "Genius and Goddess," created by the writer at sunset and imbued with nostalgic sadness.