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6 de feb. de 2014 · Authoritative biography of cult writer and author of NAKED LUNCH, William Burroughs (1914-1997).It has been 50 years since Norman Mailer asserted, 'I think that William Burroughs is the only American novelist living today who may conceivably be possessed by genius.'
Tras la muerte de su esposa, Burroughs admitiría abiertamente su homosexualidad. En los años 60 ingresa en la Iglesia de la Cienciología , en la que no pasó mucho tiempo. En su vida cotidiana, en Cerrada de Medellín, andaba con una pistola .45, teniendo problemas frecuentes, amenazaba lo mismo a la gente que a la policía (cuando intentaba desarmarlo) con dispararles.
The book is to be called William S. Burroughs in Context and will be published by Cambridge University Press. “This collection asks for pieces that weave together the thematic connections between Burroughs’ biography, his fictional universe, his artistic practices and methods, and the larger historical, philosophical issues at play.”.
1 de ene. de 2001 · Ted Morgan, William S. Burroughs. 4.16. 1,885 ratings68 reviews. Anarchist, heroin addict, alcoholic, nihilist, homosexual crusader, and brilliant writer, William S. Burroughs was the patron saint and Prince of Darkness of the Beats of the 1950s. His ground-breaking avant-garde masterpiece NAKED LUNCH shocked the literary world with its graphic ...
On 2 August 1997, Burroughs passed away at home. at the age of 83. For sales enquiries please contact: art@octobergallery.co.uk Or call + 44 (0)20 7242 7367. View below for career highlights and works for sale by the artist. WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS Items From Our Store.
J. G. Ballard considered Burroughs to be "the most important writer to emerge since the Second World War", while Norman Mailer declared him "the only American writer who may be conceivably possessed by genius". Burroughs had one child, William S. Burroughs, Jr. (1947–1981), with his second wife Joan Vollmer.
20 de mar. de 2014 · A new biography reveals a William S. Burroughs both ghastlier and more impressive than many previously thought. By James Parker. April 2014 Issue. Share. Save. LOUISE ZERGAENG POMEROY.
