One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Ken Kesey’s seminal work, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, vividly portrays the clash between oppressive control and the indomitable human spirit. Set in an Oregon State mental hospital, this novel delves into the stifling regime imposed by the formidable Nurse Ratched, whose rigid rules and relentless discipline choke the will of her patients. The arrival of the irreverent, free-spirited McMurphy awakens a simmering defiance among the inmates. Through the insightful eyes of Chief Bromden, readers experience a battle against the dehumanizing forces of conformity - a struggle that challenges the conventional boundaries between sanity and madness. This Penguin Classics edition, published in 2005, presents the timeless narrative in a paperback format, inviting readers to revisit its profound themes of rebellion and liberation. Enriched by a compelling preface, never-before published illustrations by the author, and an introductory note by Robert Faggen, this edition of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest continues to resonate as a powerful testament to the fight for individuality and freedom.