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William S. Burroughs
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Number of Pages
224
Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a boundary-pushing literary collection that blends interviews, short stories, and essays from a defining Beat-era voice. It confronts language as a tool of power, questions cultural authority, and dives into how media shapes perception. The intended reader is an adult with an appetite for experimental writing, linguistic play, and countercultural critique. The tone is provocative, fearless, and sharply insightful.
The content is presented as a mosaic of voices—interviews interwoven with fiction and non-fiction pieces—exploring topics like the press, censorship, drugs, capital punishment, and the paradoxes of modern life. The cut-up technique injects fragmentary energy, making familiar ideas feel unsettled and inviting new connections as you read. The reading experience is intellectual and visceral, encouraging careful rereading and active interpretation as threads braid together.
Concepts covered include language as a political instrument, the role of mass media, and counterculture critique, all delivered in accessible prose and compact sections. The format makes challenging ideas feel approachable and engaging rather than dry theory.
After reading, you gain a deeper understanding of how language can critique institutions and illuminate hidden dynamics in culture. The collection expands curiosity, sharpens critical thinking, and leaves a lasting impression of audacious, transformative writing.
Product Details
Author
William S. Burroughs
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
SKU
9780141189857
ISBN
9780141189857
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 595
₹ 104 Off