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Burroughs - A Biography of William S. Burroughs

"...William S. Burroughs...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." - Wikipedia

This video does an admirable job of attempting to provide some insight into one of the most bizarre and talented literary minds of the 20th century. Included are some great spoken word segments that are worth watching even if you ignore the rest.

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