About this book
Controversial and bizarre cult novel based on the author’s own experiences as a drug addict, first published in 1959. Formed as a series of inter-connected adventures set in locations as diverse as the U.S. Mexico and Morocco sees the protagonist, Burroughs’ alter-ego William Lee on the run from the police and always searching for his next fix. Burroughs once stated that the chapters can be read in any order.
Subjects
Drug UseHeroinDrug addictsRecovering addictsFictionAutobiographyBeat GenerationWar on DrugsEnglish languageAlienation (Social psychology)Drug withdrawal symptomsFICTION / LGBT / GayFICTION / LiterarySELF-HELP / Substance Abuse & Addictions / DrugsPests, controlPlaywritingDrug abuseDrama, techniqueAmerican literatureFiction, humorous, generalAmerican fiction (fictional works by one author)Fiction, psychological