William S. Burroughs
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William Seward Burroughs II (February 5, 1914(1914-02-05) – August 2, 1997), more commonly known as William S. Burroughs (pronounced [ˈbɝ.oʊz]), was an American novelist, essayist, social critic, painter and spoken word performer. Much of Burroughs' work is semi-autobiographical, drawn from his experiences as an opiate addict, a condition that marked the last fifty years of his life. He was a primary member of the Beat Generation, an avant-garde author who affected popular culture as well as literature. In 1984, he was elected to the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.
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