Ken Kesey
Ken Kesey (1935–2001) was an American author best known for his novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' which critiques the mental health system and the use of lobotomy on patients. His work highlighted the dehumanizing effects of psychiatric treatments and sparked conversations about individuality and freedom in the face of institutional control, making Kesey a significant figure in the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
Born on Sep 17, 1935 (89 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,664 | $1,380,000 | 794$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 14,664 | $1,380,000 | 794$ |
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Australia:
Ken Kesey is mentioned as a mentor who guided Lidia Yuknavitch in her realization that she is a writer.
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Slovakia:
Ken Kesey wrote the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which was adapted into the film.
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Ukraine:
Ken Kesey was a writer who popularized the use of psychedelics in the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
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United Kingdom:
Ken Kesey is a counterculture legend whose interest in Lidia appears unsettlingly like her father’s.
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Kenya:
Ken Kesey collaborated with Charles Lloyd during his retreat.
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Croatia:
Kesey's novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' criticized lobotomy as a barbaric treatment.
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Croatia:
Ken Kesey wrote the novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', which criticized lobotomy.
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