Flowers for Algernon
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Daniel Keyes is a science fiction writer. For two works with the same title, the short story "Flowers for Algernon" and the novel of the same name, he won the most prestigious awards—the Hugo and Nebula.
Thirty-two-year-old Charlie Gordon is mentally retarded. He works as a janitor, attends a special school, and dreams of becoming intelligent. To fulfill his dream, Charlie agrees to take part in a dangerous scientific experiment. He and the mouse Algernon are experimented on. Charlie's changes unfold before our eyes. His first reports are riddled with spelling errors. Gradually, Charlie begins to write more correctly. His intellect develops rapidly. However, this does not bring the desired joy. Charlie will have to pay dearly for his dream...
In this novel, Daniel Keyes provides a clear answer to questions raised by Mikhail Bulgakov in "Heart of a Dog" and Jack London in "Martin Eden."
A collector's edition of Daniel Keyes's celebrated novel, Flowers for Algernon. The cover illustration is inspired by a confocal map of a mouse brain. The neural connections—constellations—are covered in gold foil. The sealed edge gives the book the appearance of a beautiful box. Inside, the edition features color illustrations on the endpapers.
Thirty-two-year-old Charlie Gordon is mentally retarded. He works as a janitor, attends a special school, and dreams of becoming intelligent. To fulfill his dream, Charlie agrees to take part in a dangerous scientific experiment. He and the mouse Algernon are experimented on. Charlie's changes unfold before our eyes. His first reports are riddled with spelling errors. Gradually, Charlie begins to write more correctly. His intellect develops rapidly. However, this does not bring the desired joy. Charlie will have to pay dearly for his dream...
In this novel, Daniel Keyes provides a clear answer to questions raised by Mikhail Bulgakov in "Heart of a Dog" and Jack London in "Martin Eden."
A collector's edition of Daniel Keyes's celebrated novel, Flowers for Algernon. The cover illustration is inspired by a confocal map of a mouse brain. The neural connections—constellations—are covered in gold foil. The sealed edge gives the book the appearance of a beautiful box. Inside, the edition features color illustrations on the endpapers.
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