A Clockwork Orange
Interesting Facts
- The book is written in a fictional language called 'Nadsat,' which is a blend of English and Russian with added slang.
- The title of the book is a play on words and refers to the English expression 'as queer as a clockwork orange,' meaning 'strange, like a clockwork orange.'
- The novel was written in just three weeks.
- The book raises questions about free will and moral responsibility, exploring the theme of violence and its consequences.
- The original British version of the book has 21 chapters, symbolizing adulthood and maturity, while the American version omitted the final chapter until 1986.
- The novel was adapted into a cult film by director Stanley Kubrick in 1971, leading to a significant increase in the book's popularity.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Science Fiction
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