Ethan Hawke

Published in 1962, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' is a seminal novel by Ken Kesey that delves into the dehumanizing effects of institutionalization and the struggle for individuality. The story, narrated by Chief Bromden, a half-Indian patient, takes place in an Oregon psychiatric hospital where the strict and oppressive regime of Nurse Mildred Ratched is challenged by the arrival of Randle P. McMurphy, a charismatic and rebellious patient. The novel explores the boundaries between sanity and madness, conformity and rebellion, and questions the power dynamics within institutions. It became a symbol of countercultural resistance and has had a significant impact on discussions surrounding mental health and societal treatment of the mentally ill.

Written in a style of spontaneous prose, 'On the Road' is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the travels of Sal Paradise and his friend Dean Moriarty across America. The book captures the spirit of the post-war Beat Generation, embracing a lifestyle of freedom, jazz, and rebellion against societal norms. It has become a defining work of American counterculture.

The story follows White Fang, a half-wolf, half-dog, from his birth in the wild to his eventual domestication. Born to a she-wolf named Kiche, White Fang faces numerous challenges, including famines, hostile treatment from other dogs, and cruel human owners. He is initially raised by Grey Beaver, an Indian, and later falls into the hands of the abusive dog-fighter Beauty Smith. However, his life takes a significant turn when he is rescued by Weedon Scott, a kind and patient gold hunter who tames him and takes him to California. There, White Fang learns to trust and love his new master and eventually becomes a cherished family pet, demonstrating the power of nurture over nature.