William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs was one of the most influential members of the Beat Generation, and one of the most significant American authors of the 20th Century. He captured, shocked, disgusted, and amazed readers with a talented knack for honestly and artfuly expressing the horrors of addiction while expertly subverting many of the repressive and hypocritical tenants of American Society. A dark and complex individual, with a very controversial life, Burroughs’ unique voice helped shape advances in American culture and literature. I have included a reading by Burroughs of an excerpt from his novel, Naked Lunch.
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