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Anthony Burgess

Anthony Burgess

BritishFebruary 25, 1917 – November 22, 1993Literary Fiction

British novelist and composer whose A Clockwork Orange, with its invented argot, is one of the most linguistically inventive novels of the twentieth century. His vast output demonstrates extraordinary erudition and verbal invention. He is a major figure in British literary modernism.

Works

  • A Clockwork OrangeDystopian violence and redemption in near-future London through linguistic innovation→
  • Earthly PowersEpic multigenerational narrative of Catholic priest's life spanning decades→
  • Nothing Like the SunImagined biography of Shakespeare exploring love, art and historical mystery→
  • The Wanting SeedDystopian cycle of biological control and societal oscillation between violence and pacifism→
  • Tremor of IntentSpy thriller set during Cold War with themes of identity and duplicity→
  • Inside Mr EnderbyStruggling poet battles philistine world and his own creative demons→
  • Napoleon SymphonyNovel structured as musical composition chronicling Napoleon's rise and downfall→

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Martin Amis·Ian McEwan·Will Self·John Irving·Kurt Vonnegut·Umberto Eco
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