“Our subject is, you see, impelled towards the good by, paradoxically, being impelled towards evil. The intention to act violently is accompanied by strong feelings of physical distress. To counter these the subject has to switch to a diametrically opposed attitude.”
A novel set in a dystopian future where the protagonist, Alex, is a violent teenager. The story delves into the consequences of his actions and the societal implications of his transformation through an experimental conditioning procedure. more
Anthony Burgess, born on February 25, 1917, in Manchester, England, was an accomplished British writer known for his distinctive literary style and profound insights into human psychology. His works spanned various literary genres, including novels, plays, and poetry. Burgess' most famous novel, A Clockwork Orange, is one of the most celebrated works of the 20th century, exploring themes such as free will, morality, and social control. more
“Some people leave, but the version of you they created never does.”
“She acquired a lifetime aversion to the phrases bless your heart and poor dears.”
“Fear and aversion, in some perverse way, can be transformed into pleasure.”
“RIGHT AND LEFT - A HAIKU Craving, aversion Swinging pendulum's dance fades, Peace in the centre.”