Anthony Burgess was a prolific English writer and composer, best known for his novel "A Clockwork Orange," published in 1962. Born in 1917 in Manchester, England, Burgess experienced a challenging upbringing that influenced his later works. He had a diverse career, working as a schoolteacher and a linguist, and he traveled extensively, which exposed him to various cultures and languages. His writing often explores complex themes such as free will, language, and the nature...