One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Ken Kesey, 2011, Penguin Modern Classics

Overview

This novel portrays a dramatic conflict between oppressive authority and a defiant free spirit, capturing the essence of the 1960s. Within an Oregon State mental hospital, the tyrannical Nurse Ratched maintains strict control over her patients through medication and the threat of electroshock therapy. This rigid order is challenged by the arrival of McMurphy, a charismatic trickster who decides to fight against the institution's rules for his fellow inmates. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Chief Bromden, a seemingly mute patient who recognizes McMurphy's courageous stand against their confinement.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the counterculture movements of the 1960s.
• Those who appreciate stories about rebellion against authority.
• Fans of psychological dramas exploring themes of sanity and madness.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 320
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Series: Penguin Modern Classics
• Year: 2011
• ISBN: 9780141187884