William Burroughs
/ˌwɪljəm ˈbʌrəʊz/
/ˌwɪljəm ˈbɜːrəʊz/
- (1914-97) a US writer of the beat generation. His experiences as a homosexual and drug user are often reflected in his books. His best-known novel is The Naked Lunch (1959).
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