This book club edition of the dystopian classic “A Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess is in good condition with a good dust jacket. There is some marking to the bottom outside of some pages. The interior pages, however, are clean. Some minor shelf ware, including rubbing and fading are also present. A respectable copy of a classic novel, perfect for a beginning collector or collectors on a budget.
The story of Burgess’ masterpiece follows Alex, a charismatic but sociopathic teenager who leads a gang indulging in "ultraviolence" and other criminal exploits. After being arrested, Alex undergoes an experimental psychological conditioning technique known as the Ludovico Technique, designed to eliminate his violent impulses by associating them with severe physical discomfort. The treatment renders him incapable of defending himself or exercising free will, raising profound ethical questions about the nature of morality, free choice, and the state's role in controlling individuals. The novel is renowned for its inventive use of language, blending Russian-influenced slang with English, and serves as a compelling exploration of the tension between individual freedom and social order.
This book club edition of the dystopian classic “A Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess is in good condition with a good dust jacket. There is some marking to the bottom outside of some pages. The interior pages, however, are clean. Some minor shelf ware, including rubbing and fading are also present. A respectable copy of a classic novel, perfect for a beginning collector or collectors on a budget.
The story of Burgess’ masterpiece follows Alex, a charismatic but sociopathic teenager who leads a gang indulging in "ultraviolence" and other criminal exploits. After being arrested, Alex undergoes an experimental psychological conditioning technique known as the Ludovico Technique, designed to eliminate his violent impulses by associating them with severe physical discomfort. The treatment renders him incapable of defending himself or exercising free will, raising profound ethical questions about the nature of morality, free choice, and the state's role in controlling individuals. The novel is renowned for its inventive use of language, blending Russian-influenced slang with English, and serves as a compelling exploration of the tension between individual freedom and social order.
