Description
William S. Burroughs unleashes a searing, surreal vision in "The Soft Machine," a relentless exploration of control and liberation. The narrative plunges into a desperate struggle against the Nova Mob, a malevolent force seeking to enslave humanity through insidious mechanisms. As the protagonist embarks on a perilous mission, the very essence of the human body is depicted as a 'soft machine,' under constant assault from parasitic entities. Burroughs' signature cut-up technique and hallucinatory prose propel this ferocious critique of societal ills, addiction, and the pervasive forces that seek to dominate the individual spirit.
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paperback
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Published Jan 1, 2010
ISBN: 9780007341917
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Details
First Published
1961
Language
eng
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