Human, Allen, is an adjective, and its use as a noun is in … - William S. Burroughs

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Human, Allen, is an adjective, and its use as a noun is in itself regrettable.

William S. Burroughs

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William Seward Burroughs II (5 February 1914 – 2 August 1997), more commonly known as William S. Burroughs, was an American novelist, essayist, social critic, painter and spoken word performer. Much of Burroughs' work is semi-autobiographical, drawn from his experiences as an opiate addict, a condition that marked the last fifty years of his life. He was a central member of the Beat Generation and an avant-garde author who influenced popular culture as well as literature. In 1984 he was elected to the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.

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Pen Names: Willy a William Lee

Alternative Names: William Seward Burroughs II • William Lee • William Burroughs • William Seward Burroughs • Willy Lee

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Human, Allen, is an adjective, and its use as a noun is in itself regrettable. - William S. Burroughs

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