An edition of Flowers for Algernon

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An edition of Flowers for Algernon

Flowers for Algernon

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Daniel Keyes has produced one of the cleverest works in fiction by adapting his writing style, to incorporate the transition of the character Charlie from a mentally-disabled halfwit with debilitating learning difficulties to a witty, cultured and highly intelligent individual. As his development is accompanied by similar medical tests on Algernon, the eponymous mouse, the novel explores themes of eugenics and natural intelligence as well as how this relates to the meritocratic society he lives in - and the merits of this itself. It also raises perhaps the most important question of all - will greater intelligence bring Charlie greater happiness?

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October 13, 2022 Edited by AgentSapphire Merge works
November 28, 2021 Edited by Lisa Added new cover
November 19, 2021 Edited by Mignon Belongie Update covers
October 22, 2021 Edited by ImportBot import existing book
August 4, 2020 Edited by Lisa reverted to revision 40