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“A.J. once reserved a table a year in advance Chez Robert, where a huge, icy gourmet broods over the greatest cuisine in the world. So baneful and derogatory is his gaze that many a client, under that withering blast, has rolled on the floor and pissed all over himself in convulsive attempts to ingratiate.”

Quote by William S. Burroughs

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Naked Lunch: The Restored Text

William S. Burroughs' 'Naked Lunch: The Restored Text' is a reimagined version of his seminal work, offering a revised and expanded narrative. The novel is known for its experimental style and its portrayal of the underbelly of society. more

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William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs was an American novelist known for his unique writing style and his significant influence on postmodern literature. His works often involve social criticism, political satire, and surrealistic elements. more

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