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A Clockwork Orange is a 1962 novel set in a futuristic economically depressed England and follows the story of a sociopathic anti-hero named Alex de Large. The novel is distinct for its use of a fictional language invented by Burgess called "Nadsat" which is a blend of words from Russian, Polari, Cockney slang, and wholly author-invented terms. The protagonist Alex and his friends (called in the novel "droogs") wander amidst the debris of post-industrial England, committing petty—and some not-so-petty—crimes. -
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The book is narrated by a fifteen-year old Alex, who in the beginning introduces the reader (who he addresses as "Dear Reader" or some variant throughout) to his droogs and tells of their crimes. Alex is eventually caught and tried and convicted for murder. While in prison, Alex is recruited for a behavioral modification experiment called the Ludovico Technique which results in his experiencing overwhelming feelings of fear and nausea when confronted with images of violence. After his release, Alex encounters those he hurt prior to his incarceration, and they seek revenge upon him. -
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- Author: Anthony Burgess
- Publication Date: 1962
- Adapted into a 1971 film directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Malcolm McDowell
- Original novel had 21 chapters; US version omitted Chapter 21
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Just started reading A Clockwork Orange. If I could understand it, I might think it was the most hardcore book I'd ever read.
@cheesyqueso | November 09, 2009 08:45 PM -
@kairuy "A Clockwork Orange" is one of the few instances in which the book AND movie were equally good.
@surlygourmand | November 07, 2009 06:17 AM -
I never knew ' A Clockwork Orange' was such a violent book........
@itstheproject | November 07, 2009 04:30 AM -
@idrake76 I've been thinking about watching A Clockwork Orange (or reading the book). Why do you call it #filmfood?
@greyrider | November 06, 2009 10:07 PM -
Gonna start reading A Clockwork Orange. I love the movie soo hopefully the book is just as crazy!!!
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Guide Note:
A Clockwork Orange is a 1962 novel set in a futuristic economically depressed England and follows the story of a sociopathic anti-hero named Alex de Large. The novel is distinct for its use of a fictional language invented by Burgess called "Nadsat" which is a blend of words from Russian, Polari, Cockney slang, and wholly author-invented terms. The protagonist Alex and his friends (called in the novel "droogs") wander amidst the debris of post-industrial England, committing petty—and some not-so-petty—crimes. -
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</small> The book is narrated by a fifteen-year old Alex, who in the beginning introduces the reader (who he addresses as "Dear Reader" or some variant throughout) to his droogs and tells of their crimes. Alex is eventually caught and tried and convicted for murder. While in prison, Alex is recruited for a behavioral modification experiment called the Ludovico Technique which results in his experiencing overwhelming feelings of fear and nausea when confronted with images of violence. After his release, Alex encounters those he hurt prior to his incarceration, and they seek revenge upon him. -
Fast Facts:
- Author: Anthony Burgess
- Publication Date: 1962
- Adapted into a 1971 film directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Malcolm McDowell
- Original novel had 21 chapters; US version omitted Chapter 21
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