Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes Charlie Gordon, a retarded adult, undergoes a brain operation which dramatically increases his intelligence. Charlie becomes a genius. But can he cope emotionally? Can he develop relationships? And how do the psychiatrists and psychologists view Charlie—as a man or as the subject of an experiment like the mouse Algernon? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Charlie Gordon, a retarded adult, undergoes a brain operation which dramatically increases his intelligence. Charlie becomes a genius. But can he cope emotionally? Can he develop relationships? And how do the psychiatrists and psychologists view Charlie—as a man or as the subject of an experiment like the mouse Algernon? Kirkus US Review For lovers of Science Fiction, this story, in its original short story form was always a special kind of tour de force, a classic to be given to people you were trying to convert to the genre. Now, and regretfully, unfortunately, it has been turned into a full novel which in turn is being made into a motion picture. The idea is still unique. Its still Charlie Gordons journal starting from "progris riport 1 martch 3"..."Dr. Strauss says I should rite down what I think and remembir and every thing that happens to me from now on." And its still the tormented story of a human being with a low intellect, who has a passion for learning and who is used as a guinea pig in an experiment designed to triple the I.Q. It is still the story of the adjustment of a man who swings from one end of the intelligence scale to the far other. But now, oh what Freudian psychoses riddle the pages of the Progress Reports. What shapely Hollywooden scenes come to view. What bastardization of what was once so beautifully put. The beginning and end seem relatively untouched and remain striking in their simplicity (the end is a real tear jerker). The middle section is saved only by the relatively few scenes with Algernon, the guinea pig mouse Charlie used to race with. (Kirkus Reviews) Description for Sales People Literature for life Details ISBN0435123432 Author Daniel Keyes Year 1989 ISBN-10 0435123432 ISBN-13 9780435123437 Format Hardcover Media Book Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Edition 1st Pages 224 Place of Publication Harlow Publisher Pearson Education Limited Imprint Heinemann Language English AU Release Date 1989-04-07 NZ Release Date 1989-04-07 Publication Date 1989-04-07 UK Release Date 1989-04-07 Birth 1954 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Position Author Qualifications Ph.D. Series New Windmills KS4 Audience Secondary We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:614935;

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