“Every generation should discover this book.” Time Out A classic of science fiction.
In this satirical and disturbing look at rebellious youth, Alex and his fifteen-year-old friends embark on a diabolical spree of thefts, rapes, torture, and murders. Until Alex is caught for his criminal acts and the State tries to reform him. But at what cost?
Is it a social prophecy? Dark humor? A study of free spirits? A Clockwork Orange is a combination of all these, and also includes a brilliant experiment with language, through which Burgess creates a teenage slang, “nadsat.”
“A terrible and wonderful book.” ROALD DAHL
“One of the most groundbreaking and influential novels of all time, and one of the best.” IRVINE WELSH
The Singular Contemporánea collection from Austral revives great 20th-century classics very different from each other: from A Clockwork Orange or Perfume to If This Is a Man or The New York Trilogy. Dystopia, historical memory, European short novels, or science fiction all in one carefully curated and recognizable library. A way to bring together essential readings in current editions.
