English were criticised for refusal to grant Anthony Burgess blue plaque . prominent literary figures described the organisation 's decision as ' pathetic ' and wrote the modern ##ised by Clockwork Orange and 32 other books . The novel was adapted into a controversial screenplay by director Stanley Kubrick .
English Heritage blasted for refusal to grant Anthony Burgess blue plaque . Leading literary figures described the organisation 's decision as 'pathetic ' Burgess wrote the modern classic A Clockwork Orange and 32 other books . The novel was made into a controversial film by director Stanley Kubrick .