The novel is told through Charlie’s journal entries, which document his transformation into a genius and his subsequent emotional and psychological struggles as he grapples with his newfound identity. Algernon, a white laboratory mouse, has already undergone a similar operation and shows remarkable improvement in his intelligence and problem-solving abilities. It follows the journey of Charlie Gordon, a man with an intellectual disability who is chosen to undergo an experimental surgical procedure to increase his intelligence. Translated into 27 languages, published in 30 countries and with over 5 million copies sold, Flowers for Algernon was also adapted into a 1968 film titled “Charly”, winning Best Actor at the Academy Awards. Originally published as a Hugo Award-winning short story and later expanded into a Nebula Award-winning novel, it explores themes of identity, intelligence, friendship, and the ethics of scientific experimentation. We’re exceedingly pleased to announce the acquisition of rights for Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. “I don’t know what’s worse: to not know what you are and be happy, or to become what you’ve always wanted to be, and feel alone.”
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