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William S. Burroughs
William Seward Burroughs came from an upper-class background in the midwestern United States, studied at Harvard University and then turned to drugs, crime and writing. In the 1940s he became…Burroughs, William Seward
(Encyclopedia) Burroughs, William Seward, 1914–97, American novelist, b. St. Louis, grad. Harvard, 1936, moved to New York City, 1943. He was an elder member of the beat generation. Junkie (1953),…William S. Burroughs Biography
William S. Burroughs writer The controversial Beat Generation writer will be best remembered for his hip, yet slightly insane novel, Naked Lunch. In a book review, the New York Times said…Rosset, Barney Lee, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Rosset, Barney Lee, Jr., 1922–2012, American publisher, b. Chicago. As head (1951–85) of Grove Press, he published literary works previously deemed too obscene or unconventional for…William Seward Burroughs
William Seward Burroughs Born: 1857Birthplace: Rochester, N.Y Calculating machine—In 1885 Burroughs submitted his first patent for his “calculating machine. ” This first model needed a…Burroughs, Edgar Rice
(Encyclopedia) Burroughs, Edgar RiceBurroughs, Edgar Ricebûrˈōz [key], 1875–1950, American novelist, creator of the character Tarzan. He is the author of Tarzan of the Apes (1914) and numerous other…beat generation
(Encyclopedia) beat generation, term applied to certain American artists and writers who were popular during the 1950s. Essentially anarchic, members of the beat generation rejected traditional…Dwayne Burrows Biography
Dwayne BurrowsAge: 56 the former Blue Ribbons Downs general manager; he had been in financial trouble since 1980; was found in his home with a bloody trophy next to his body by a cleaning…Murray Burnett 1997 Deaths
Murray Burnettplaywright With June Alison, Burnett penned the play Everybody Comes to Rick's, which never made it to the stage but did find a home on the big screen as Casablanca. Burnett…Condo Painting
Director:John McNaughtonWriters:George Condo and John McNaughtonUSA Films/October Films; NR; 87 minutesRelease:3/00Cast:George Condo, William Burroughs, Anna Condo The awkwardly titled Condo…Trending
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