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Flowers for Algernon

Daniel Keyes

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Flowers for Algernon

by Daniel Keyes
Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon

Intellect's burden, emotional labyrinth, human condition.

"Flowers for Algernon" is more than just a sci-fi narrative; it's a profound exploration of the human spirit. If you've ever wondered whether increased intelligence brings greater happiness, this book delicately unravels that mystery. It's a poignant journey, compelling readers to ponder over the true value of human connection over cerebral excellence.

  • Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (1967)
  • Nebula Award for Best Novel (tie) (1966)
  • Locus Award Nominee for All-Time Best Novel (36th in poll) (1975)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Flowers for Algernon

by Daniel Keyes
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ISBN: 9780435123437
Author: Daniel Keyes
Publisher: Heinemann
Date of Publication: 1989-03-31
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult
Related Topics: Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 783217 readers)

Description

Algernon è un topo, ma non un topo qualunque. Con un'audace operazione, uno scienziato ha triplicato il suo QI, rendendolo forse più intelligente di alcuni esseri umani. Di certo più di Charlie Gordon, che, fino all’età di trentadue anni, ha vissuto nella dolorosa consapevolezza di non essere molto… sveglio. Ma cosa succederà quando la stessa operazione verrà effettuata su Charlie? Quale sorte accomunerà la sua esistenza a quella del fedele amico Algernon? Flowers for Algernon è ormai considerato uno dei grandi romanzi XX secolo, un capolavoro della narrativa di fantascienza: il diario di un uomo che «voleva soltanto essere come gli altri», un romanzo definito dal New York Times «magistrale e profondamente toccante», un'opera che ha ispirato film, serie televisive, musical, che ha vinto il Premio Hugo e il Premio Nebula e ha venduto oltre cinque milioni di copie nel mondo.
 

Intellect's burden, emotional labyrinth, human condition.

"Flowers for Algernon" is more than just a sci-fi narrative; it's a profound exploration of the human spirit. If you've ever wondered whether increased intelligence brings greater happiness, this book delicately unravels that mystery. It's a poignant journey, compelling readers to ponder over the true value of human connection over cerebral excellence.

  • Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (1967)
  • Nebula Award for Best Novel (tie) (1966)
  • Locus Award Nominee for All-Time Best Novel (36th in poll) (1975)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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