William Seward Burroughs II (February 5, 1914(1914-02-05) – August 2, 1997(1997-08-02); pronounced /ˈbʌroʊz/, also known by his pen name William Lee) was an American novelist, poet, essayist and spoken word performer. Burroughs was a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author who affected popular culture as well as literature. He is considered to be "one of the most politically trenchant, culturally influential, and innovative artists of the twentieth century.
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William Burroughs
William Seward Burroughs II (February 5, 1914(1914-02-05) – August 2, 1997(1997-08-02); pronounced /ˈbʌroʊz/, also known by his pen name William Lee) was an American novelist, poet, essayist and spoken word performer. Burroughs was a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author who affected popular culture as well as literature. He is considered to be "one of the most politically trenchant, culturally influential, and innovative artists of the twentieth century.
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