William S. Burroughs


  • Date of Birth: 05 February, 1914
  • Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri , U.S.
  • Biography: William Seward Burroughs II (February 5, 1914(1914-02-05) – August 2, 1997; pronounced /ˈbʌroʊz/) was an American novelist, essayist, social critic, painter and spoken word performer. Much of Burroughs's work is semi-autobiographical, drawn from his experiences as an opiate addict, a condition that marked the last fifty years of his life.... Read more

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