The Western Lands
The Western Lands by William S. Burroughs, published by Penguin on December 7, 1988, is a significant work in the author’s oeuvre, consisting of 272 pages in English. This book serves as the conclusion of Burroughs’ trilogy that includes Cities of the Red Night and Palace of Dead Roads, offering a profound exploration of themes such as morality, loneliness, life, and death.
Readers will find The Western Lands to be a meditation that reflects on contemporary existence, framed as a Book of the Dead for the nuclear age. The narrative delves into the complexities of human experience, presenting a unique perspective that resonates with the literary subjects of fiction and the human condition. This edition invites readers to engage with Burroughs’ visionary insights and distinctive style, making it a notable addition to the literary landscape.
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From the legendary author of Naked Lunch, the conclusion of his trilogy that includes Cities of the Red Night and Palace of Dead Roads
The Western Land is legendary Beat writer William S. Burrough’s profound, revealing, and often astonishing meditation on morality, loneliness, life, and death — a Book of the Dead for the nuclear age.
“Burrough’s visionary power, his comic genius, and his unerring ability to crack the codes that make up the life of this century are undimished.” — J.G. Ballard, Washington Post Book World
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