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A Clockwork Orange

Book • 1962

Anthony Burgess

In 'A Clockwork Orange', Anthony Burgess depicts a dystopian future where teenage gangs roam the streets, committing acts of violence and mayhem.

The protagonist, Alex, narrates his experiences as the leader of such a gang and his subsequent capture and submission to the Ludovico Technique, a controversial behavioral conditioning treatment aimed at eradicating his violent tendencies.

The novel delves into profound questions about the nature of good and evil, the limits of individual freedom, and the role of government in shaping human behavior.

Through Alex's journey, Burgess examines the complexities of human nature and the delicate balance between freedom and constraint.

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Mentioned in 20 episodes

Mentioned by

David Perell

as a book whose qualities—poetry, social commentary, disturbing, compelling, art—also describe

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's writing.

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Mentioned by

Michael Inzlicht

as an example of classical conditioning in shaping desires, referencing a scene in the book.

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Mentioned by

Robert Greene

as an author whose work he liked.

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Mentioned by

Daryl Cooper

when discussing the book "A Clockwork Orange".

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Mentioned by

Toby Howell

as being banned in 23 districts.

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Nicola Twilley

, referencing Anthony Burgess's description of durian.

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Mentioned by

Suneel Gupta

when discussing books written in short periods of time.

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Mentioned by

Kieran Flanagan

as a seminal dystopian novel.

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Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

to illustrate how even religious texts can be misinterpreted and used to fuel negative imaginations.

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Mentioned by

Dana Gioia

in relation to his novels.

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Mentioned by

Chris Winterbauer

as a book recommended by Christiane Kubrick to her husband to distract him from adapting 'Dream Story'.

Mentioned by

Robert Hofmann

when discussing the ending of the film “28 Years Later”.

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Mentioned by

Cory Doctorow

in the context of authors whose work can be misinterpreted, referencing 'A Clockwork Orange'.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Heaton

and

Brian Brushwood

while discussing the ethics of punishment and rehabilitation.

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Mentioned by

Adam Szetela

as an example of late 20th century transgressive fiction.

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Mentioned by

Chris Person

in parentheses, noting the book style.

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Mentioned by

Jonathan Harris

as inspiration for a task they have to do.

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Mentioned by

Lori Gottlieb

as one of the favorite books of a man she was considering as a sperm donor, but her therapist advised against.

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