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William S. Burroughs: A Life

by Barry Miles
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Unveiling the enigmatic life of a Beat legend.

If you're intrigued by the Beat Generation, this biography of William S. Burroughs will be an essential read. Barry Miles meticulously traces the tumultuous life of an avant-garde writer whose works challenged societal norms. It's a journey through Burroughs' controversial exploits and profound influence on literature and culture, sure to fascinate anyone interested in 20th-century literary titans.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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William S. Burroughs: A Life

by Barry Miles
$12.32 Now $8.90 Save 28% more
ISBN: 9780297867258
Authors: Barry Miles
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, Biography, American History, Art History, Pop Culture, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.21
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Barry Miles presents the first full-length biography of Burroughs to be published in a quarter of a century, chronicling his life from his Midwestern origins in St. Louis to his involvement in the Beat movement and expatriate culture in various cities. Written with the support of the Burroughs estate and based on interviews with figures like Allen Ginsberg and Lucien Carr.
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Unveiling the enigmatic life of a Beat legend.

If you're intrigued by the Beat Generation, this biography of William S. Burroughs will be an essential read. Barry Miles meticulously traces the tumultuous life of an avant-garde writer whose works challenged societal norms. It's a journey through Burroughs' controversial exploits and profound influence on literature and culture, sure to fascinate anyone interested in 20th-century literary titans.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.