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William S. Burroughs
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is an experimental, adult fiction written as a nightmarish, darkly comic exploration of appetite, power, and transformation. Its central theme centers on excess, ritual, and the erosion of social norms in a carnival of surreal scenes. Intended for mature readers who relish boundary-pushing storytelling and bold satire, the tone is provocative, disorienting, and darkly humorous.
Presented as a fragmentary, episodic tapestry, the narrative moves through quick vignettes that blend grotesque humor with transgressive imagery. It juxtaposes ritualized behavior, decadent excess, and scenes of conflict that spiral into surreal, carnival-like vistas. The prose foregrounds texture, rhythm, and color, while major plot threads stay deliberately elusive.
Reading is immersive and challenging, inviting close attention to motifs, voice, and atmosphere. The structure rewards careful rereading as ideas recur and mutate. This work invites discussion about art, power, desire, and the ways culture heals and harms itself.
After finishing, readers gain an expanded sense of literary possibility, a willingness to engage with taboo topics, and a deeper appreciation for language that challenges conventions. The work leaves a lasting impression of audacity and invention, prompting reflection on desire, society, and the darker corners of human imagination.
Product Details
Author
William S. Burroughs
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
192
Language
English
SKU
9780141189833
ISBN
9780141189833
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.1x1.2x19.7cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 499
โน 475
โน 24 Off