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A Clockwork Orange
by Anthony Burgess
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What readers are saying
Readers have a mixed but largely positive view of the book, praising its unique language and thought-provoking themes. Many appreciate the exploration of free will and societal control, while some find the violence and the protagonist's character challenging. Overall, it is regarded as a significant literary work that sparks discussion and reflection.
Unique use of language Thought-provoking themes Brilliantly written Compelling exploration of morality Violence may be off-putting Protagonist is insufferable
Synopsis
Anthony Burgess's stage play of his infamous cult novel and film of the same name.
Alex and his vicious teenage gang revel in horrific violence, mugging and gang rape.
Alex also revels in the music of Beethoven.
The Gang communicates in a language which is as complicated as their actions.
When a drug-fuelled night of fun ends in murder, Alex is finally busted and banged up.
He is given a choice - be brainwashed into good citizenship and set free, or face a lifetime inside.
Anthony Burgess's play with music, based on his own provocative 1962 novella of the same name, was first published in 1987.
A Clockwork Orange was made into a film classic by Stanley Kubrick in 1971 and was dramatizes by the RSC in 1990.
Publication
Publisher Methuen
Year 2017
Binding Paperback
Edition First Edition
Pages 112
Language English
ISBN-13 9780413735904
ISBN-10 0413735907
A Clockwork Orange is a British adaptation play written by Anthony Burgess and published by Methuen (2017).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle .
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