Cuckoo’s Nest,

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, published in 1962, is a novel set in a mental health institution. Consider historical events that may have played a role in the popularity of this book when it was published. If you are unfamaliar with the period, use the links in the Unit Resources. In a post a minimum of 250 words, answer the following question:

• What historical events do you believe helped shape the popularity of this novel?