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A Clockwork Orange, published in 1962, is a dystopian novel by British author Anthony Burgess that explores the nature of evil and the limits of free will
. The novel is narrated by Alex, a young man who leads a gang of “droogs” and takes pleasure in “ultra-violence.” After being arrested and convicted of murder, Alex undergoes an experimental procedure that is intended to cure him of his violent tendencies. In 1971, Stanley Kubrick adapted the novel into a controversial film that was widely acclaimed but also criticized for its graphic violence.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of F. Alexander, and explanations of important quotes from A Clockwork Orange.
