A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian work by Anthony Burgess, published in 1962. The Dystopia Index files it under dystopian social satire and young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of class conflict. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Anthony Burgess |
|---|---|
| First published | 1962 |
| ISBN-13 | 9783150092811 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
A Clockwork Orange is a 1960s dystopia by Anthony Burgess. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among dystopian social satire and young-adult dystopia, surfacing class conflict. Library catalogues index it under subjects including bible, aversion therapy, unintended consequences, beethoven's fifth symphony, gang rape, and psychiatric hospitals. The edition on file runs about 260 pages and carries ISBN 9783150092811. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was A Clockwork Orange published?
A Clockwork Orange was first published in 1962.
Who wrote A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange was written by Anthony Burgess.
What kind of dystopia is A Clockwork Orange?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Social satire, YA dystopia, with themes of Class conflict. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of A Clockwork Orange?
A catalogued edition of A Clockwork Orange carries ISBN-13 9783150092811.
