Description
Set against the vibrant, gritty backdrop of 1950s Mexico City, this semi-autobiographical novel plunges into the desperate search for connection and desire. The narrative follows William Lee, an American expatriate adrift in a world of bars and fleeting encounters, as he navigates the complex landscape of his own sexuality and the expatriate scene. Through Burroughs's unflinching and darkly humorous prose, the novel explores themes of addiction, alienation, and the elusive nature of love in a post-war America.
Available Editions
paperback
Viking
Published Jan 1, 1985
134 pages
ISBN: 9780670808335
paperback
Penguin UK
Published Jan 1, 2010
179 pages
ISBN: 9780141189919
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Details
First Published
1985
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Queer by William S. Burroughs.