The Soft Machine: The Restored Text

Burroughs, William S./ Harris, Oliver (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0802122116 / ISBN 13: 9780802122117

Editore: Grove Pr, 2014

3rd revised edition. 272 pages. 8.25x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo 0802122116

Riassunto:

A total assault on the powers that turn humans into machines by writing and fixing our life scripts, Burroughs original cut-up book was itself rewritten in three different forms. This new edition ofThe Soft Machine clarifies for the first time the extraordinary history of its writing and rewriting, demolishes the myths of his chance-based writing methods, and demonstrates for a new generation the significance of Burroughs greatest experiment. Edited from the original manuscripts by renowned Burroughs scholar Oliver Harris, this revised edition incorporates an introduction and appendices of never before seen materials.

Informazioni sull'autore:

William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) was the author of numerous novels, including Junky, Queer Naked Lunch, Nova Express, The Ticket That Exploded, The Soft Machine, and The Wild Boys. He is considered one of the twentieth century's most radical, innovative, and influential writers, and a founding member of the Beat Generation.

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Titolo: The Soft Machine: The Restored Text
Casa editrice: Grove Pr
Data di pubblicazione: 2014
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Brand New