Author David Keyes created an unlikely duo that has captured the hearts and minds of readers around the world. It is the classic story--part of which has now come true--of an experiment to increase intelligence, in which researchers first transform a laboratory mouse named Algernon into a genius. Ch
Algernon, Charlie, and I: A Writer's Journey
β Scribed by Keyes, Daniel
- Book ID
- 109101384
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 266 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780156029995
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β¦ Synopsis
In Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes created an unlikely duo-a laboratory mouse and a man-who captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world. Now, in Algernon, Charlie, and I, Keyes reveals his methods of creating fiction as well as the heartbreaks and joys of being published. With admirable insight he shares with readers, writers, teachers, and students the creative life behind his classic novel, included here in its original short-story form.
All those who love stories, storytelling, and the remarkable characters of Charlie and Algernon will delight in accompanying their creator on this inspirational voyage of discovery.
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