William S. Burroughs
American writer and godfather of the Beat Generation
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February 5
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📖Biography
William S. Burroughs was an American avant-garde writer and visual artist, considered a primary figure of the Beat Generation. His works, such as 'Naked Lunch', are known for controversial themes and the non-linear 'cut-up' technique, influencing postmodern literature and pop culture.
🏆Major Works & Achievements
- ✦Wrote the classic 'Naked Lunch'
- ✦Pioneered the cut-up technique
- ✦Inducted into American Academy of Arts and Letters
- ✦Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
💬Famous Quotes
"Language is a virus from outer space.
"Nothing is true, everything is permitted.
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