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  2. William Seward Burroughs II ( / ˈbʌroʊz /; February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997) was an American writer and visual artist. He is widely considered a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodern author who influenced popular culture and literature.

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · William S. Burroughs was a Beat Generation writer known for his startling, nontraditional accounts of drug culture, most famously in the book 'Naked Lunch.'. Updated: May 5, 2021. Photo:...

  4. The Beat Generation was a literary subculture movement started by a group of authors whose work explored and influenced American culture and politics in the post-World War II era. The bulk of their work was published and popularized by Silent Generationers in the 1950s , better known as Beatniks .

  5. 3 days ago · The three pioneers of the Beat Generation include Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs. Here’s all you need to know about them. Jun 1, 2024 • By Alex "Cosmo" Lutz, BA English Literature. The Beat Generation was a group of poets, writers, and artists who rebelled against the mainstream culture of the USA that was left ...

  6. Oct 30, 2012 · William Blake and the Beat Generation. Posted by David S. Wills | Oct 30, 2012 | Beatdom Content, Essays | 1. William Blake’s influence on the Beat Generation is arguably more significant than that of any other writer or artist. Most notably he was Ginsberg’s “guru” and the “catalyst” for his poetry, and even warranted a mention in “Howl”.

  7. May 24, 2024 · Beat Generation. Date: c. 1950 - c. 1960. Significant Works: Howl. On the Road. Reality Sandwiches. Related Artists: Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Jack Kerouac. William S. Burroughs. Gary Snyder. Allen Ginsberg. Recent News. May 24, 2024, 6:35 PM ET (AP) Caleb Carr, military historian and author of bestselling novel 'The Alienist,' dies at 68.

  8. May 3, 2004 · Although William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac are often best remembered for works of fiction such as Naked Lunch and On the Road, respectively, they also wrote poetry and were very much part of the Beats as well; Kerouac is said to have coined the term “beat generation,” describing the down-and-out status of himself and his peers during the pos...

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