Flowers for Algernon

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With more than five million copies sold, Flowers for Algernonis the beloved classic story of a mentally disabled man whose experimental quest for intelligence mirrors that of Algernon, an extraordinary lab mouse. In poignant diary entries, Charlie tells how a brain operation increases his IQ and changes his life. As the experimental procedure takes effect, Charlie's intelligence expands until it surpasses that of the doctors who engineered his metamorphosis. The experiment seems to be a scientific breakthrough of paramount importance until Algernon begins his sudden, unexpected deterioration. Will the same happen to Charlie?

Book Details

ISBN13 9780553274509
ISBN10 0553274503
Series/Work OL515754W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher Bantam
Pages 311
Language ENG
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At January 30, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

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