A Clockwork Orange
by Anthony Burgess
Censorship Status
Banned in Various countries
Reason: Extreme violence, sexual assault, disturbing content
A dystopian novel about a violent young man and behavioral conditioning.
Why A Clockwork Orange Was Banned
Censorship Concerns
A work of dystopian fiction that warned of dangerous future societies, often seen as too critical of existing power structures.
Specifically, A Clockwork Orange was targeted for: Extreme violence, sexual assault, disturbing content. The book's themes and content were deemed threatening to the social, political, or religious order in Various countries.
Why Read A Clockwork Orange Today?
- ✓ Historical Significance: Understand why this book was considered dangerous enough to ban.
- ✓ Intellectual Freedom: Support the right to read diverse perspectives and challenging ideas.
- ✓ Critical Thinking: Engage with ideas that authorities didn't want people to consider.
- ✓ Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into the fears and concerns of different societies and eras.
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