Title and Construction
The novel's title is a reference to the musical technique of counterpoint, and the story is constructed after the fashion of a work of music. Instead of a single central plot, there are a number of interlinked storylines and recurring themes. Many of the characters are based on real people, most of whom Huxley knew personally.
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