Fifteen-year-old Alex and his three friends start an evening's mayhem by hitting an old man, tearing up his books and stripping him of money and clothes.
Or rather Alex and his three droogs tolchock an old veck, razrez his books, pull off his outer platties and take a malenky bit of cutter.
For Alex's confessions are written in 'nadsat' - the teenag...
Fifteen-year-old Alex and his three friends start an evening's mayhem by hitting an old man, tearing up his books and stripping him of money and clothes.
Or rather Alex and his three droogs tolchock an old veck, razrez his books, pull off his outer platties and take a malenky bit of cutter.
For Alex's confessions are written in 'nadsat' - the teenage argot of a not-too-distant future.
Because of his delinquent excesses, Alex is jailed and made subject to 'Ludovico's Technique,' a chilling experiment in Reclamation Treatment...
Horror farce? Social prophecy? Penetrating study of human choice between good and evil? A Clockwork Orange is all three, dazzling proof of Anthony Burgess's vast talents.
Reading guide
Why read A Clockwork Orange?
First published in 1962, A Clockwork Orange has remained relevant for over 64 years — a mark of lasting literary value that few books achieve.
It sits at the crossroads of Science Fiction, Classics, and Dystopian, making it appealing to readers with varied tastes who enjoy stories that defy easy classification.
Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Anthony Burgess's work and build a focused reading list.
Recommendations
Books like A Clockwork Orange
Anthony Burgess's other works may not be in the current Bookble catalog yet, but the genre shelves below offer strong alternatives.
Within Science Fiction, readers who liked A Clockwork Orange often gravitate toward A Storm of Swords, Tress of the Emerald Sea, and Flowers for Algernon — each sharing thematic DNA while offering a different perspective.
Fifteen-year-old Alex and his three friends start an evening's mayhem by hitting an old man, tearing up his books and stripping him of money and clothes.
Or rather Alex and his three droogs tolchock an old veck, razrez his books, pull off his outer platties and take a malen...
Who wrote A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange is by Anthony Burgess, Blake Morrison.
What genre is A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange falls within Science Fiction, Classics, and Dystopian. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.
When was A Clockwork Orange published?
A Clockwork Orange was first published in 1962 by Anthony Burgess, Blake Morrison.
Is A Clockwork Orange available as an audiobook or ebook?
A Clockwork Orange is listed on Bookble — check the book page for current format availability.
