A Clockwork Orange: Book Guide, Author and Facts
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian satirical black comedy novel by English writer Anthony Burgess, published in 1962. It is set in a near-future society that has a youth subculture of extreme violence. The teenage protagonist, Alex, narrates his violent exploits and his experiences with state authorities intent on reforming him. The book is partially written in a Russian-influenced argot called "Nadsat", which takes its name from the Russian suffix that is equivalent to '-teen' in English. According to Burgess, it was a jeu d'esprit written in just three weeks.
Quick facts about A Clockwork Orange
- Title: A Clockwork Orange
- Author: Anthony Burgess
- First published: 1962
- Genre: bible, aversion therapy, unintended consequences
- OpenLibrary ID: OL261794W
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A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian satirical black comedy novel by English writer Anthony Burgess, published in 1962.
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A Clockwork Orange was written by Anthony Burgess.
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A Clockwork Orange was first published in 1962.
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