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William S. Burroughs

    February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997

    William S. Burroughs was an American novelist, essayist, and performer, a pivotal figure of the Beat Generation and an influential postmodern author. His work, often drawing from personal experiences with drug addiction and violence, is characterized by sharp social critique and experimental literary techniques like the cut-up method. Burroughs gained notoriety for his novels that courted controversy and challenged the moral and political systems of his era. His influence extends beyond literature into popular culture, where he is lauded for his unique vision and subversive power.

    William S. Burroughs
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