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Review of William S. Burroughs JunkyWilliam S Burroughs' Junky gives an in depth look into opiate addiction. A work of fiction, but based on fact, this is a must read for anyone interested in addiction.- The Junk Equation: A Textual Analysis of William S. Burroughs' JunkyA personal narrative on the junky lifestyle as inspired by beat writer William S. Burroughs debut novel "Junky"
- William S. Burroughs, Drugs, and Creative WritingAn abstract piece that praises drug use and abuse, the philosophies of beat writer William S. Burroughs, and the conflicts of one person's everyday struggle to write herself out of her own self-destruction.
General Petraeus Comes Out in Favor of Torture: A Few Helpful Hints from William S BurroughsGeneral Petraeus comes out in favor for torture after being against it. Keith Olbermann calls the General's reasons stupid. I offer the General helpful hints from Burroughs Naked Lunch.- William S Burroughs Naked Lunch and Nietzsche's the Birth of TragedyNietzsche would have loved the experiments of anti-control and the disharmonic syncopation of Burroughs writing, themes, and plots.
William S. Burroughs: "Il Hombre Invisible""Naked Lunch" author Burroughs was friend of Jack Kerouac & Allen Ginsburg
Naked Lunch: The Restored Text by William S. BurroughsIf you do chose to pick up this book I will warn you, reality will be altered and no matter who you are you will be disturbed.- Bridging the Gap Between Burroughs, Writing, and Drug UseA personal account of the influence of William S. Burroughs on one's writing and lifestyle.
- Burroughs Beyond FictionAn analysis of William S. Burroughs' poetry.
- Recognition and Rejection of the American Non-DreamAn in-depth analysis of Beat writer William S. Burroughs'impact on society throughout the 1950s. Specifically looks at the themes and social parodies in "Junky" and "Naked Lunch".
- Ode to William S. BurroughsThis is an ode to William-perhaps 1 of the worlds best known junkie with one of his first books being called aptly enough-Junkie. Mr. Burroughs wasn't the most prolific writer but his non-linear writing was truly a marvel. This is an ode to him.
- Studies in Censorship - Naked LunchWilliam S. Burroughs shocks the literary world and the censors and provides a platform for Publisher Barney Rossett to nail the old obscenity laws in a coffin.
- What William S. Burrough's Novel Junky Literally Says About JunkWhy did William S. Burrough's title his book Junky? How does this choice of words and others reflect the life of a drug addict? This essay gives a good metaphor of a zombie to help non-users understand.
- The Junky Next DoorWilliam S. Burroughs. On the lam.
The Censorship Trials of the Beat GenerationAn overview of the 1957 Trials of Allen Ginsberg's poem Howl and the 1963 Naked Lunch Trials of William S. Burroughs.
Zany Simple Wm Burroughs-Derived Guide to Choosing Your CareerAnnals of Contrarian Thought
Three Best Books to Understand the Beat GenerationThe Beats, Kerouac, Ginsburg, and Burroughs, defined mid-twentieth century American letters. They changed the way we read, wrote, and viewed the world. These three books show us how their lives were before we knew them.
Naked Lunch"Naked Lunch" is not the most enjoyable movie ever made, but it is not meant to be. It is meant to be an experience more than anything else. As Bill Lee gets deeper into his drug taking, we cannot tell what is real and what is not.
Some Examples of Novelists Breaking Punctuation RulesExamples of modern novelists breaking punctuation rules are given, along with an opinion on the subject; and for illustrative purposes a sample of defying punctuation rules is provided.- Celebrities and Famous People Born in MissouriMovie stars, musicians, book authors, athletes, outlaws, and a President: these are the famous names that were originally from the state of Missouri.
- Steroids, the Mitchell Report and the Destruction of 20 Years of DreamsIt seems that anabolic steroids are just synthetic male sex hormone at their base. A malicious concoction of acids and things most 12 year olds would throw out if mixed up in a science fair kit.
A Name is a Name...But Be OriginalA short editorial on the odd names for my animals.
An Interview with J. Coburn: Inside the Mind of WriterInterview with writer, body modification artist, publisher, clothing designer, J. Coburn
Charles Bukowski: Poet Laureate of Skid RowHenry Charles "Hank" Bukowski set down the lives of American outsiders and working people in poems, short-stories and novels in simple, unadorned language
New York's Bohemian Paradise, The Chelsea HotelManhattan's Chelsea Hotel has been a hub for artists, writers, musicians, and poets for over one hundred years.
Beat Poets on YouTube!Before there were poetry slams, there were the beats. A selection of beat poets on YouTube.
Drug Use as Horror and Pretext to Self-DiscoveryA biography of my friend, "Andy's" (pseudonym), road to self-annihilation and self-discovery via the American perception of "demonic" drug usage. There is no sense of "convenience" on this path to enlightenment.
5 Masterpieces of Drug-inspired LiteratureThe following is a collection of some of the most beautiful literature inspired by mind-altering substances. In the canon of drug lit, the focus here is on some of the most innocent travelers.- Top Ten Songs by Tom WaitsTom Waits is a gravel voiced American singer and songwriter known for his dark catalogue of songs that tell the tales of desperate and seedy characters. Through it all, Tom Waits continues to bring the grit, and the tenderness, that made him famous.
- The Velvet Underground Resurface on Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIIIPreviously released on VHS in 1993, the concert is entertaining and well worth watching as the band performs hits and rare tracks from their final appearance as a group
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