William S. Burroughs

William Seward Burroughs II (February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997) was an American writer and visual artist, widely considered a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodern author who influenced popular culture and literature. Burroughs wrote eighteen novels and novellas, six collections of short stories and four collections of essays, and five books have been published of his interviews and correspondences; he was initially briefly known by the pen name William Lee. He also collaborated on projects and recordings with numerous performers and musicians, made many appearances in films, and created and exhibited thousands of visual artworks, including his celebrated "Shotgun Art".

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Good Will Hunting

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Job In Memory Of

Average Rating

8.2

13262 votes

Release Date

Dec 05, 1997

28 years ago
Naked Lunch

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Job Novel

Average Rating

7.0

1159 votes

Release Date

Dec 27, 1991

34 years ago
Queer

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Job Novel

Average Rating

6.6

446 votes

Release Date

Nov 27, 2024

1 year ago
The Wild Boys

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Job Original Story

Average Rating

6.5

166 votes

Release Date

Jun 13, 2017

8 years ago
The Discipline of D.E.

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Job Story

Average Rating

5.9

25 votes

Release Date

Dec 31, 1982

43 years ago
The Junky's Christmas

Department Writing

Job Novel

Average Rating

6.7

19 votes

Release Date

Apr 14, 1993

33 years ago
Thanksgiving Prayer

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

6.0

13 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1991

35 years ago
The Cut-Ups

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Job Story

Average Rating

6.8

11 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1966

61 years ago
Towers Open Fire

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Job Writer

Average Rating

6.7

11 votes

Release Date

Dec 27, 1963

63 years ago
William Buys a Parrot

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Job Writer

Average Rating

6.1

11 votes

Release Date

Oct 16, 1963

63 years ago
Taking Tiger Mountain

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

4.2

9 votes

Release Date

Sep 01, 1982

44 years ago
Witchcraft Through the Ages

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

7.2

8 votes

Release Date

Jan 03, 1968

59 years ago
Ah Pook Is Here.

Department Writing

Job Novel

Average Rating

5.9

8 votes

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Oct 01, 1994

31 years ago
Ice Cream

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Job Writer

Average Rating

6.3

6 votes

Release Date

Sep 16, 1970

56 years ago
Bill and Tony

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Job Writer

Average Rating

5.9

6 votes

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Feb 07, 1972

54 years ago
The Black Rider

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Job Writer

Average Rating

7.7

3 votes

Release Date

Jun 12, 1990

36 years ago
The Japanese Sandman

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

5.0

3 votes

Release Date

Jun 15, 2008

18 years ago
Ghost at No. 9

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

8.0

1 votes

Release Date

Jan 11, 1982

44 years ago
Nova Express

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Job Writer

Average Rating

2.0

1 votes

Release Date

Oct 20, 2009

16 years ago
Ma bande magnétique arrière

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Job Writer

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0.0

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Release Date

Jun 13, 2009

17 years ago
William S. Burroughs Birthday Bash

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Job Writer

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0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Nov 01, 2014

11 years ago
The Last Words of Dutch Schultz

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Job Writer

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Dec 31, 2001

24 years ago

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