William S. Burroughs
Writing
- Born
- February 5, 1914 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Died
- August 2, 1997 (age 83)
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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Known for
Naked Lunch
December 27, 1991
Queer
November 27, 2024
The Wild Boys
June 13, 2017
The Discipline of D.E.
December 31, 1982
The Junky's Christmas
April 14, 1993
The Cut-Ups
January 1, 1966
Thanksgiving Prayer
January 1, 1991
William Buys a Parrot
October 16, 1963
Taking Tiger Mountain
September 1, 1982
Ah Pook Is Here.
October 1, 1994
Witchcraft Through the Ages
January 3, 1968
Ice Cream
September 16, 1970
Behind the camera21
- 2024Queer Novel
- 2017The Wild Boys Original Story
- 2014William S. Burroughs Birthday Bash Writer
- 2009Nova Express Writer
- 2009Ma bande magnétique arrière Writer
- 2008The Japanese Sandman Writer
- 2001The Last Words of Dutch Schultz Writer
- 1994Ah Pook Is Here. Novel
- 1993The Junky's Christmas Novel
- 1991Naked Lunch Novel