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the Case of Alan Turing: Extraordinary and Tragic Story Legendary Codebreaker
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the Case of Alan Turing: Extraordinary and Tragic Story Legendary Codebreaker
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the Case of Alan Turing: Extraordinary and Tragic Story Legendary Codebreaker
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Despite his heroics, however, Turing led a secret life as a homosexual. After a young man with whom he was involved stole money from him, he went to the police, where he confessed his homosexuality; he was charged with gross indecency, and only avoided prison after agreeing to undergo chemical castration. Tragically, he committed suicide two years later.
Authors Liberge and Delalande used once-classified information only available in 2012 to create a biography that is scientifically rigorous yet understandable for the lay reader. It's also a meticulous depiction of World War II, and an intimate portrayal of a gay man living in an intolerant world.
Delving deeper into Turing's life than
, this graphic novel is a fascinating portrait of this brilliant, complicated, and troubled man.
has authored or co-authored over thirty graphic novels in his native France, including books on Versailles and World War II.
is the author of nine novels as well as numerous graphic novels in France, including
, translated into twenty languages.