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A Clockwork Orange

by Anthony Burgess · 1962 · 192 pages

David Bowie

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About This Book

Set in a near-future dystopian society, a young gang leader named Alex undergoes an experimental state-sponsored aversion therapy to cure his 'ultra-violence.' The novel explores themes of free will and morality through its unique Russian-influenced slang, Nadsat.

Genres

Psychology & Behavior Fiction & Literature Society & Politics

Topics

Behavioral Economics Consciousness Decision Making Storytelling Systems Thinking

Book Details

Published

1962

Pages

192

Language

en

ISBN

9780393312836

Awards & Recognition

Time 100 Best English-language NovelsModern Library 100 Best Novels

Audiobook Available

7h 45m

Narrated by Tom Hollander

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