A Clockwork Orange
Kshs 950.00
Kshs Loading...
A Clockwork Orange is the daring and electrifying book by Anthony Burgess that inspired one of the most notorious films ever made, beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range. ‘What’s it going to be then, eh?’In this nightmare vision of youth in revolt, fifteen-year-old Alex and his friends set out on a diabolical orgy of robbery, rape, torture and murder. Alex is jailed for his teenage delinquency and the State tries to reform him – but at what cost?Social prophecy? Black comedy? Study of freewill? A Clockwork Orange is all of these.
It is also a dazzling experiment in language, as Burgess creates a new language – ‘nadsat’, the teenage slang of a not-too-distant future. ‘Every generation should discover this book’ Time Out’A gruesomely witty cautionary tale’ Time’Not only about man’s violent nature and his capacity to choose between good and evil. It is about the excitements and intoxicating effects of language’ Daily Telegraph’I do not know of any other writer who has done as much with language…a very funny book’ William S.
Burroughs’One of the cleverest and most original writers of his generation’ The TimesAnthony Burgess was born in Manchester in 1917. He studied English at Manchester University and joined the army in 1940 where he spent six years in the Education Corps. After demobilization, he worked first as a college lecturer in Speech and Drama and then as a grammar-school master before becoming an education officer in the Colonial Service, stationed in Malay and Borneo.
In 1959 Burgess was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour and decided to become a full-time writer. Despite being given less than a year to live, Burgess went on to write at least a book a year – including A Clockwork Orange (1962), MF (1971), Man of Nazareth (1979), Earthly Powers (1980) and The Kingdom of the Wicked (1985) – and hundreds of book reviews right up until his death. He was also a prolific composer and produced many full-scale works for orchestra and other media during his lifetime.
Anthony Burgess died in 1993.
- Classifications: Crime & mystery
- Readership:General (US: Trade)
- Format: Paperback softback 144 pages
ISBN : 9780241951446
Published : 7 Apr 2011
Author : Anthony Burgess
Main Material : Paperback softback
Publisher : Penguin Books Ltd
Size : 179 x 112 x 10 (mm)
Weight : 86g
1 in stock
Delivery Information
We strive to ensure all orders are processed and delivered promptly.
- Order Processing: Orders are processed within 1–2 business days upon confirmation of order & payment.
- Delivery Timeline: Standard delivery typically takes 1–3 business days, depending on your location and courier availability.
- Shipment Updates: Once your order is dispatched, our sales agent shall contact you regarding the progress of your delivery.
- Delays: While we aim to deliver on time, unforeseen delays may occur due to customs clearance, courier challenges, or external factors. We will keep you updated should any delays arise.
Returns & Exchanges
We value your satisfaction and aim to make returns as smooth as possible.
- Eligibility: Items may be returned within 7 days of delivery, provided they are unused, in original packaging, and accompanied by proof of purchase.
- Non‑Returnable Items: Certain items such as story books / novels, offer / clearance products, personalized orders cannot be returned.
- Return Approval: All return requests must be reviewed and approved by our team before the item is sent back.
- Return Shipping: Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item received was damaged, defective, or incorrect.
- Refunds: Approved refunds will be processed within 5–7 business days after the returned item is inspected. Refunds are issued through the original payment method.
- Exchanges: If you wish to exchange an item, please contact us to confirm availability via our official EYS WhatsApp / call on +254 726 522 108.
