Doors of Perception

The Doors of Perception is a book by Aldous Huxley. Published in 1954, it details his taking mescaline in May 1953. The book takes its title from a phrase in William Blake's 1793 poem The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. Huxley recalls the insights he experienced, which range from the &quote;purely aesthetic&quote; to &quote;sacramental vision&quote;. He also incorporates later reflections on the experience and its meaning for art and religion. (Wikipedia)