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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Tyrannical Nurse Ratched rules her ward in an Oregon State mental hospital with a strict and unbending routine, unopposed by her patients, who remain cowed by mind-numbing medication and the threat of electroshock therapy. But her regime is disrupted by the arrival of McMurphy - who resolves to oppose her rules on behalf of his fellow inmates.
Pitching an extraordinary battle between cruel authority and a rebellious free spirit, Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a novel that epitomises the spirit of the sixties. This Penguin Classics edition includes a preface, never-before published illustrations by the author, and an introduction by Robert Faggen.
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Boisterous, ribald, and ultimately shattering, Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is the seminal novel of the 1960s that has left an indelible mark on the literature of our time.
Here is the unforgettable story of a mental ward and its inhabitants, especially the tyrannical Big Nurse Ratched and Randle Patrick McMurphy, the brawling, fun-loving new inmate who resolves to oppose her.
We see the struggle through the eyes of Chief Bromden, the seemingly mute half-Indian patient who witnesses and understands McMurphy's heroic attempt to do battle with the awesome powers that keep them all imprisoned.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey is widely praised for its compelling narrative and vivid character development. Reviewers often highlight the powerful critique of institutional systems and the exploration of themes like individuality versus conformity. The book's portrayal of a mental hospital and its cast of characters, led by the rebellious McMurphy, resonates with readers for its emotional depth and commentary on human rights and freedom. The narrative's blend of humour and tragedy is also frequently noted.
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ISBN: 9780141187884
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 May 2005
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Introduction by Robert Faggen
- Foreword by Chuck Palahniuk
- Preface by Ken Kesey
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Ken Kesey (1935-2001) was raised in Oregon, graduated from the University of Oregon, and later studied at Stanford University. He was the author of four novels, two children's books, and several works of nonfiction.
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