A Clockwork Orange (novel)
A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian satirical black comedy novella by English writer Anthony Burgess, published in 1962. It is set in a near-future society that has a youth subculture of extreme violence. The teenage protagonist, Alex, narrates his violent exploits and his experiences with state authorities intent on reforming him. The book is partially written in a Russian-influenced argot called "Nadsat", which takes its name from the Russian suffix that is equivalent to '-teen' in English. According to Burgess, the novel was a jeu d'esprit written in just three weeks.
Dust jacket from the first edition
Vanessa Claire Smith, Sterling Wolfe, Michael Holmes, and Ricky Coates in Brad Mays' multi-media stage production of A Clockwork Orange, 2003, Los Angeles. (photo: Peter Zuehlke)
Vanessa Claire Smith in Brad Mays' multi-media stage production of A Clockwork Orange, 2003, Los Angeles. (photo: Peter Zuehlke)
John Anthony Burgess Wilson, who published under the name Anthony Burgess, was a British writer and composer.
The Malay College in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, where Burgess taught 1954–55
Burgess was an education officer at the Malay Teachers' Training College 1955 and 1958.
Appearing on British television discussion programme After Dark "What is Sex For?" in 1988
Burgess's grave marker at the Columbarium in Monaco's cemetery
